Ukrainian forces, reinforced recently, are successfully holding back Russian attacks in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad area, repelling numerous assaults and controlling key positions despite logistical challenges.
Russia plans to reinforce its Black Sea Fleet with new ships, aircraft, and robotic systems despite suffering significant losses to Ukraine, including the sinking of its flagship Moskva, as it aims to restore its maritime power and counter NATO influence in the region.
Thailand has increased its military presence along its disputed border with Cambodia following a skirmish in May, with tensions escalating despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and international calls for de-escalation. Both countries are preparing for further negotiations, but recent provocations have heightened concerns of conflict.
Ukraine rushes soldiers to reinforce the embattled town of Avdiivka, surrounded by Russian forces, as the military describes the situation as "extremely critical." A rocket strike on the Russian border city of Belgorod killed at least seven people, while both sides escalate aerial attacks. Concerns are growing over Ukraine's ability to hold out against intensifying Russian attacks without more Western military support, as President Zelensky plans meetings with European leaders and US Vice President Harris.
Ukraine is reinforcing the eastern city of Avdiivka, the current locus of Russia’s winter offensive, with the 3rd Assault Brigade, one of the best brigades in the Ukrainian army. The decision to reinforce the city comes after Russian troops breached Avdiivka and approached the main supply road. The reinforcement signals Ukraine's commitment to defending the city despite the risk, and it may have been influenced by a change in leadership within the Ukrainian military. The deployment of the 3rd Assault Brigade aims to relieve pressure on the supply lines and counter Russian aggression, but the shortage of ammunition poses a significant challenge for the Ukrainian forces.
The IDF is reinforcing its positions in the northern Gaza Strip amid concerns of renewed Hamas presence, carrying out brigade-level operations to prevent organized Hamas activity, eliminating terrorists and discovering weapons stashes in targeted raids, and issuing warnings to Palestinian residents in southern Gaza as fighting intensifies.