Fierce battles: the Russian army has no clear control over the Pokrovsk-Kostiantynivka road.

Participants of the Operational-Strategic Grouping 'Khortytsia' reported that the Pokrovsk-Kostiantynivka road in the Donetsk region is not controlled by the Russian occupation army.

Fierce battles are ongoing there, stated spokesperson of OSUV 'Khortytsia' Viktor Trehubov.

'Active fighting is taking place there. There is no clear control over the road and the surrounding settlements due to combat engagements with varying outcomes,' the military explained.

According to him, Ukrainian forces are reclaiming their positions in certain directions.

'Russian troops are attempting to retreat and consolidate, capturing certain positions in small settlements,' Trehubov reported.