Kyiv reports Ukraine forces' advances in south and ongoing battles to contain Russia in east.

Ukraine claims partial success in gaining ground in the south while intense clashes continue in the east to prevent Russia's forces from advancing. Ukrainian forces are conducting both defensive and offensive operations in the east, with the main target being to reach the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported more Russian losses, including the destruction of military equipment and ammunition depots. Moscow is continuing to focus its main efforts on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka directions.