Russian forces have taken control of new areas in Toretsk, as all buildings and shelters in the city have been destroyed, leaving no intact structures or shelters for civilians or military personnel.

The situation is changing very quickly. Unfortunately, the enemy continues to assault our positions, and Toretsk has no remaining intact buildings. The city now resembles an abandoned wasteland, with no shelters for civilians or military personnel, which regrettably allows the enemy to occupy new areas, though it is burned land.

Russian forces are disguising themselves in civilian clothing to infiltrate Ukrainian positions, a tactic often observed in other towns including near Chasiv Yar.

Russian troops suffer heavy losses in Toretsk.

Russian military leadership continues to lure recruits with promises of increased payouts to families of those killed, and many soldiers are enticed by these offers to sign contracts.

Russian soldiers change their military uniforms for civilian clothes to move toward Ukrainian positions

Russian forces captured Mykhailivka in Donetsk Oblast

Russian forces are concentrating on flanks rather than directly attacking Pokrovsk to cover their flanks

Enemy advanced near Kalynivka, Chasiv Yar, Hryhorivka, Vuhledar, Olhivka, Kremiane, Tsukuryne and Zolota Nyva.