Russian forces have reportedly advanced in the eastern Ukrainian cities of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk, utilizing a pincer movement to encircle Pokrovsk, which is seen as strategically important for further operations towards Kramatorsk and Sloviansk. Videos circulating on social media depict Russian soldiers in a makeshift convoy reminiscent of the film “Mad Max,” highlighting the dire conditions of their equipment. While Moscow claims to control significant areas, including the eastern part of Kupiansk, Ukraine maintains it still holds supply routes and continues to mount counter-attacks. The ongoing battle underscores the increasing intensity of the conflict, with both sides engaged in tactical maneuvers that could redefine territorial control in eastern Ukraine.