Lyman, Ukraine

Delays in the provision of Western security assistance to Ukraine allow Russia to launch offensive operations on several fronts at once to put pressure on Ukrainian forces.

Over the past night, Russians killed two more residents of Donetsk region and wounded two more, while rescue operations continue in Sloviansk to find a person who may have been trapped under rubble after shelling in the region.

russia launched numerous missile and air strikes across Ukraine, while Ukrainian troops repelled numerous attacks in several regions.

Over the past day, the Russian army shelled Donetsk region 14 times, including Avdiivka.

The hottest spot in the fighting is near the village of Terny in the Liman sector, where Russian troops have concentrated their main attention and reserves, trying to reach the Black Horse River.

The President announced that units in the areas of Avdiivka, Kupyansk and Lyman would soon be reinforced with drones and electronic warfare equipment after the Chief of the General Staff and the Minister of Defense visited troops in these sectors.

President Zelenskyy heard reports from the new military commanders on the situation on the frontlines, including Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Maryinka and Zaporizhzhia, as well as on actions in Kherson region and the protection of critical infrastructure from attacks.

65 combat engagements took place along the frontline as Ukrainian troops repelled Russian attacks in many regions, according to a morning report from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Three people have been rescued from the rubble of damaged buildings in Selydove, Donetsk region, after a nighttime Russian shelling.

Two residents of Donetsk region were injured as a result of Russian shelling of eight communities.

Russians intensified artillery shelling of Nevske and Bilohorivka in Luhansk region, according to the head of the Luhansk regional military administration, the shelling is almost round-the-clock.

Ukrainian troops repelled 21 attacks near Avdiivka, while the enemy unsuccessfully tried to improve their tactical positions in many areas of the frontline.

Russian shelling damaged educational institutions, an administrative building and more than 20 houses in Donetsk region, and one person was wounded.

Over the past day, the enemy fired 97 times from multiple launch rocket systems at the positions of our troops and populated areas.

The head of Ukrainian intelligence predicted that Ukraine will launch a new counteroffensive in the spring, as soon as the Russian offensive is exhausted.

More than 70 combat clashes took place at the front during the past day. Meanwhile, Russia hit 10 missiles strikes on civilian infrastructure objects.

The Ukrainian military denies Russia's claims that it has allegedly captured the village of Tabayivka in Kharkiv region. Lieutenant Colonel Volodymyr Fitio said that fighting continues in the area.

Russian troops shelled Donetsk region 12 times, destroying an administrative building and damaging a kindergarten, a gas pipeline, a power line and residential buildings.

Makiivka and Nevske in Luhansk region were shelled by Russian artillery, the head of the Luhansk regional military administration said.