Ukrainian and Russian soldiers reach the enemy's rear.
They carry out successful attacks there.
The front line in Ukraine is thin. Neither side has enough soldiers.
Russian soldiers are moving slowly in Donetsk Oblast. Ukraine has retaken some areas.
For example, Kucheriv Yar and Sukhetske village are free. Ukrainian counteroffensives have been successful. About 50 Russian soldiers surrendered.
The front is weak and porous. It is easy to penetrate. The front is 1000 kilometers long. There are not enough soldiers.
Pokrovsk is an important city in Donetsk Oblast. There are confusing reports there. Russian soldiers are in the western part of Pokrovsk. They are near the railway station. There are fierce battles there.
The battles in Pokrovsk are similar to those in Toretsk. The capture of Toretsk took 14 months. Pokrovsk may be just as difficult.
Russian soldiers are trying to reach the western border of Donetsk Oblast. They are moving in the Bilytske and Rodynske areas. Ukrainian soldiers are defending well there.
Mernohrad is an important location for Pokrovsk. Capturing it would make taking Pokrovsk easier.
Russia has lost 100,000 soldiers since the beginning of this year. Most losses occurred in summer. Russia has captured only 0.4% of Ukraine. The war is progressing slowly.