As the conflict in Ukraine continues, both sides have reported no significant gains on the front lines, with the fighting still concentrated in the southern and eastern regions. Official sources have provided videos and statements, shedding light on the current situation.
In the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian-appointed officials in the occupied south have declared that Ukrainian attempts to break through Russian military lines have been thwarted. Pro-Russian Telegram channels have shared images and videos showing destroyed Ukrainian armor, but the exact timing and location of these incidents remain uncertain.
Contrarily, the Ukrainian military has claimed that it successfully eliminated one Russian position in the Zaporizhzhia sector, along with an ammunition depot. Additionally, they have released video footage of the targeting of Russian positions near Bakhmut in the east.
The Ukrainian forces have also showcased new Zuzana self-propelled artillery systems, provided by Slovakia, indicating their efforts to bolster their capabilities on the battlefield.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of Ukrainian Ground Forces, stated on Telegram that there is a "gradual advance" ongoing in the Bakhmut area.
On the other hand, Russian military bloggers have published videos of Ukrainian infantry vehicles being struck. One blogger claimed that the Russian army is successfully repelling attacks from the Ukrainian Armed Forces northwest of Bakhmut. The village of Klishchiivka, located south of Bakhmut, has become a focal point of intense fighting as the Ukrainians attempt to capture it.
Moving towards the northeast, the Russian Defense Ministry has revealed that well-hidden tank forces are providing support to infantry, enabling the advance of Russian troops. However, it is evident that neither side has been able to seize and hold meaningful territory in this region.