The Russian invaders have reduced Chasiv Yar and Toretsk in Donetsk region, as well as Bilohorivka in Luhansk region, to ruins. However, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) continue to hold the line.
The number of assault actions by Russian troops on the Toretsk front has increased by 30% compared to December 2024, and in the area near Chasiv Yar, the number of such actions has risen by 97%.
Soldiers of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after King Danylo stopped an attempt by Russian troops to break through in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region.
The situation in Chasiv Yar remains stable while the enemy does not abandon intentions to cross the Siverskyi Donets-Donbas canal and has reduced the intensity of attempts to seize the refractory materials plant.
Russian troops have attacked an apartment building in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, with a first-person view (FPV) drone, killing two civilians and injuring two others.
The National Guard showed a bird’s eye view footage showing the ruins of once vibrant town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region after it was practically wiped out by Russian strikes and bombardments.
The Russian military command may intend to leverage the ongoing Toretsk push to create operational opportunities for advances in either the Chasiv Yar or Avdiivka areas.
Russian troops are not advancing near Chasiv Yar, but control most of Krasnohorivka, and Ukrainian troops have achieved tactical success in the area of Klishchiivka.
Ukraine's defense forces have repelled the Russian assault on the city of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region, where they destroyed more than 20 armored vehicles.