Ukrainian forces are engaged in intense fighting in and around the city of Pokrovsk in the eastern Donetsk region, with top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi describing the battles as "grueling." Russian troops have infiltrated Ukrainian positions in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, exploiting dense fog to advance on foot and by motorcycle, a tactic that hampers Ukraine's ability to deploy drones. These advances in Zaporizhzhia have resulted in the Russian army overrunning three settlements.
The fighting in Pokrovsk is described as the fiercest, with a significant portion of all front-line clashes occurring there over the past 24 hours. Russian forces are concentrating considerable troops in an effort to capture the town, which is strategically important for controlling routes to other key cities in Donetsk. While Russia claims significant gains, analysis suggests their offensive operations are spread thinly across multiple fronts, slowing their progress and incurring heavy costs in casualties and equipment.
In parallel with the escalating conflict, the foreign assets of Russian oil major Lukoil are attracting potential buyers as the company faces impending US sanctions. These sanctions are part of broader US efforts to financially pressure Russia and push for peace talks over Ukraine. The sanctions have already disrupted Lukoil's operations in several countries.
Additionally, Ukraine is dealing with a significant corruption scandal within its government, leading to the resignation of two ministers. This scandal, involving an alleged multi-million dollar scheme in the energy sector, has dr... download the app to read more
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