Donbas

Ukraine says its forces have captured three more villages in the Donbas region as its Operation Vivaldi offensive continues, according to a report by TVP World. The claim suggests Kyiv is maintaining momentum in its push against Russian positions in the east, though the report gives no further detail on casualties, timing or independent confirmation of the territorial gains.

The New York Times reports on emergency workers in two besieged Ukrainian cities in the Donbas, where rescuers continue to pull civilians from strikes and keep basic services running under constant attack. The report highlights how these 'fortress cities' endure through the work of emergency crews facing danger daily.