Uncertainty looms as Russia intensifies attacks in eastern Ukraine

Russian forces have reportedly eased their attacks on the eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, while unofficial reports suggest that they have failed to capture the devastated town of Maryinka to the southwest. Ukrainian military spokesperson Oleksandr Shtupun stated that Russian attacks on Avdiivka had halved in the past 24 hours, but fighting remains intense in the adjacent industrial zone. While Russian reports claim control over Maryinka, Ukrainian sources deny this, stating that Ukrainian forces still hold some districts. The situation in both towns remains unclear, with conflicting reports from both sides.