Russian Forces Tighten Encirclement of Pokrovsk as Fierce Battles Intensify

Nearly 11,000 Russian troops have concentrated around Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, pushing from multiple directions in a coordinated attempt to encircle the city, while Ukrainian defenders fight to repel infiltrating forces amid constant drone surveillance and heavy fire
French Photojournalist Antoni Lallican Killed in Donbas Drone Strike

French photojournalist Antoni Lallican died in a Russian drone strike near Druzhkivka, Donbas. Ukrainian journalist Georgiy Ivanchenko was wounded, sparking international condemnation