Russian forces expand encirclement ring around Ukrainian troops in Dobropillya, DNR

Russian MoD reports its 51st Army, naval infantry, and 76th Airborne Assault units expanded the outer encirclement ring around Ukrainian forces in northwestern Dobropillya over the past 24 hours, continuing to destroy blocked units in the city. The claim is unverified and comes from a single official Russian source, with no independent confirmation. This signals continued Russian offensive momentum in the Donetsk sector, potentially threatening Ukrainian defensive positions in the area.