Fierce Clashes in Eastern Ukraine as Russia Intensifies Assaults Near Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka

Eastern Ukraine saw a dramatic escalation in hostilities over the past 24 hours, with some of the fiercest fighting concentrated in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors. Ukrainian officials reported confronting 132 separate engagements along the frontline, underscoring the intensity of Russia's latest offensive push. Key hotspots included Pokrovsk, where 32 Russian assault attempts were repelled, and Kostiantynivka, where Ukrainian forces faced 25 distinct attacks. According to operational up