According to Ukrainian estimates, preparations for a new offensive in Donbass are almost over. Russian troops are also attacking several cities, and Lemberg (Lviv) is also reporting rocket attacks for the first time. Day 54 in the Ukrainian War.
- The preparations for the Offensive in Donbass Almost finished: “In the eastern theater of operations, the armed forces of the Russian Federation are completing the formation of a strike force,” announced the Ukrainian general staff. At present, attempts are being made to find weaknesses in the lines of defense through individual attacks.
- Outside of Mariupol new attacks are reported. Many of the remaining 100,000 residents fled to a steel mill. Lviv and Dnipropetrovsk are also under fire. More on that.
- Attacks on Luhansk and Donetsk are imminent. According to Kiev, Russian troops are hoping for better weather.
- Ukrainian troops managed to recapture several places near Kharkiv.
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