Russian troops have concentrated their main strike forces in the Pokrovsk area, where there are battles even within the city, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in his evening video address, quoted by Ukrinform.
"I spoke with the army - special attention is being paid to Pokrovsk, as well as neighboring areas," Zelensky said.
The Ukrainian president warned that Kiev plans to expand its drone and missile strikes to more Russian regions.
"The ability to deliver long-range strikes is part of our independence and will be the most important element in ensuring peace," Zelensky said.
The Ukrainian president added that military leaders had discussed targets for strikes by the end of the year, including "geographic expansion" of the attacks.