Russian airstrikes targeted Oleksandrivka, Burlatske, Velyka Novosilka, Novoandriivka, Lobkove, Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, and Novopil.
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Key areas of Russian airstrikes include: Oleksandrivka, Burlatske, Velyka Novosilka, Novoandriivka, Lobkove, Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, Novopil
Russian troops may encircle Ukrainian forces near Velyka Novosilka, located 74 kilometers from the regional center of Donetsk
Russian operations in the area aim to sever logistics and occupy the village
Russian forces have advanced to the gates of Pokrovsk over recent months
The speed of Moscow's advance has shocked residents
Occupiers are destroying Ukrainian fortifications in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, advancing extremely slowly according to the Lugansk operational-tactical group.
A Russian assault group comprising a Desertcross 1000-3 all-terrain vehicle, a passenger car, an IFV, and a Kamaz Patrol 6x6 armoured vehicle attempted to storm Ukrainian positions in the Toretsk sector but was defeated by mine strikes, drone attacks, and infantry neutralization.
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:19.353Z
Source story: 3938823-war-update-245-combat-clashes-on-frontlines-over-past-day-most-in-pokrovsk-sector