Russia occupied three settlements in Donetsk – DeepState.

Russian invaders occupied three more settlements in Donetsk - Zhovte, Pustynka, and Rozdolne. This was reported by analysts of the DeepState project.

The enemy occupied Zhovte, Pustynka, and Rozdolne

Moreover, Russia continues to advance near Illinka, Novodonetske, Trudove, Pushkine, and Kurakhove.

Since the beginning of the last day, there have been 172 combat clashes. Ukrainian defenders continue to resist the enemy's attempts to advance deeper into the territory with increased fire impact.

The situation in Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Vremivka directions remains tense as the enemy has concentrated its main offensive efforts there. In addition, the occupiers are actively attacking in the Lyman and Kupiansk directions.

Ukrainian forces continue to conduct operations in the Kursk direction. Over the past day, defenders repelled 22 attacks from the invading army in this direction.