Ukrainian forces have advanced around Bakhmut, Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar has said, describing the eastern city as the "epicentre of hostilities".
An attempt to break through defensive lines on the previous day failed, according to the Defense Ministry
Russia's defence ministry says it has thwarted a major Ukrainian offensive in Donetsk, claiming to have killed 250 troops and destroyed armoured vehicles.
A drone attack on the Russian capital Moscow has been launched by Ukraine, Russia’s defence ministry has said.