Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine, but Ukrainian Armed Forces hold strong.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 43 Russian attacks in Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka directions, with the fiercest battles continuing for Bakhmut and Marinka. The Russian Federation continues to ignore International Humanitarian Law, striking not only the positions of Ukrainian troops but also at the civilian infrastructure of populated settlements, terrorizing civilians. The aggressor launched three missile strikes, 31 airstrikes, and about 26 MLRS attacks, injuring civilians and destroying private houses and other civilian infrastructure objects. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched 11 strikes on enemy personnel and military equipment clusters, and an enemy reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle was shot down.