Russian Offensive Escalates in Marinka and Avdiivka, Says Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister

Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister has reported an escalation of the situation in Marinka and Avdiivka, with increased attacks and assaults by Russian forces. The Russians have been attempting to take control of these areas for over a year and have now started storming Ukrainian positions, indicating their continued plans to capture the cities. There has been a slight decrease in activity on other fronts, but the Russians are gathering new forces and have not abandoned their plans to capture other regions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are making gains in some areas, but the Russians are resisting in liberated settlements like Robotyne.