The Russians continue to attack the Ukrainian defence forces' positions, conducting airstrikes and firing artillery. The most intense attacks have been occurring on the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk and Lyman fronts.

In his nightly video message, Zelenskyy stated that he had placed Ukraine’s new ground forces commander, Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, in charge of the Khortytsia operational-strategic group, which

Russian forces are trying to bypass the city from the north and south, but so far without success, a military spokesperson said.