Fierce fighting persists across eastern Ukraine as Russian strikes hit Kyiv region

Intense ground combat continues along eastern frontline sectors in Ukraine, with Ukrainian commanders reporting between 233 and 254 daily combat engagements. Heavy clashes remain concentrated around Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Kostiantynivka, alongside infantry clearing operations north of Kupyansk along the Oskil River.

Conflicting reports emerged regarding regional territorial control. Ukrainian sources indicated potential gains near Lyman, while Russian military officials claimed advances near Sumy and publicly denied Ukrainian progress in Zaporizhzhia.

Concurrently, Russian overnight air strikes involving drones, missiles, and guided bombs targeted the Kyiv region. Local authorities confirmed that three people, including a child, were killed in the Brovary district, with additional injuries and fires reported across multiple areas.

Sources: NV, Point, Radio Svoboda, The Insider, Ukrainska Pravda.