Russian forces have intensified their assaults near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, deploying small groups in an attempt to encircle Ukrainian troops, Victor Trehubov, spokesperson for Ukraine's Khortytsia group of forces,

A total of 148 combat clashes have occurred on the battlefield over the past day. There have been 77 Russian attacks on the Pokrovsk front, and 12 battles are still ongoing. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook,

Russian troops have changed their tactics near Pokrovsk. They are attempting to encircle the city instead of frontal assault, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing Viktor Trehubov, Spokesperson for the Khortytsia operational and tactical group of troops.

The Russians continue to attack the Ukrainian defence forces' positions, conducting airstrikes and firing artillery. The most intense attacks have been occurring on the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk and Lyman fronts.

Russia launched 72 drones at Ukraine overnight on January 26. The air defense forces shot down the majority of the enemy UAVs, according to the Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram. The occupiers launched drones from five directions in Russia: Oryol,