Intensified Conflicts in Toretsk and Pokrovsk: Ukraine Faces Escalating Attacks

Ukraine's military reported numerous attacks by Russian forces on Monday around the settlements of Toretsk and Pokrovsk. Moscow is gaining ground against Ukrainian defenders with ongoing skirmishes. The Pokrovsk front is particularly intense, recording the highest number of clashes last week.

Ukraine's military reported dozens of attacks by Russian forces on Monday in the eastern settlements of Toretsk and Pokrovsk. With Russia gaining ground, the Ukrainian defenders faced 21 attacks in Toretsk, some continuing into the night.

Around Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub, 63 skirmishes were reported on Monday alone. This area is now seeing the most intense fighting, with a record number of clashes documented last week.

Written by Christian Lowe and edited by Chris Reese.

(With inputs from agencies.)