Donetsk Oblast
War
Russia's boastful claims of capturing Pokrovsk, Vovchansk and Kupyansk do not match reality – General Staff
Ukrainian Defense Forces units continue defensive operations on challenging frontline sections, including in Pokrovsk, Vovchansk, and Kupyansk — areas Russia has claimed to have captured, Ukraine’s General Staff reported.
War
Russian troops use civilians as human shields in Ukraine's Pokrovsk, investigation finds
Russian commanders ordered invading troops to use civilians as human shields during an assault on the Donetsk Oblast city of Pokrovsk, intercepted radio communications show, Ukraine's Security Service and Donetsk regional prosecutors reported.
Economy
Russia attacks energy facilities in five regions of Ukraine
Russian forces struck energy infrastructure facilities in five Ukrainian regions overnight into Monday, the Energy Ministry reported.
