Due to the departure of many power engineers from the temporarily occupied territories, Russians are unable to overcome the destruction of infrastructure caused by the fighting, leaving thousands of people without electricity for weeks.
The russian federation falsely claims that the Ukrainian film "20 Days in Mariupol" uses footage of shelling from Horlivka in 2014. However, analysis has shown that this footage was shot from different locations and in different weather conditions, which refutes the fake news.
Two traitors who fought against Ukrainian troops near Avdiivka were sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason, participation in a terrorist group and assistance to the Russian armed forces.
russian troops reportedly advanced in Orlivka and near Verbove. Fighting also continues near Robotyne, Verbove and Gorky.
An oil depot caught fire in occupied Shakhtarsk, Donetsk region, local media report.
An oil depot in occupied Makiivka, Donetsk region, caught fire after explosions, no casualties reported.
The humanitarian crisis in the occupied territories of Donetsk region is escalating due to high unemployment, shortages of medicines and essential goods, and interruptions in electricity and gas supply.
Ukrainian law enforcement officers have identified seven more Russian invaders fighting against Ukrainian troops in southeastern Ukraine.
In the temporarily occupied territories of eastern Ukraine, Russian occupation forces are shelling the settlements under their control on a daily basis, worsening the already poor security situation, shortages of goods and services, and rising tensions.