Russian forces have destroyed Ukraine's defenses in parts of the Donetsk oblast, it has been reported, as a map shows the state of play along the frontline. Russia has been increasing its gains towards the Donetsk logistics hub of Pokrovsk which is central to its goal of taking the whole region.

Ukraine is battling against a “prevailing” Russia in the ... where Russian forces have advanced to within just a few miles of the city’s outskirts. The area is a linchpin of the wider region’s defence and war trackers have expressed concern that ...

Russian forces are just 1.5 km (1 mile) outside the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk after Russian units pushed up from the south, and some advance groups of special forces have even entered the road and rail hub,