Russian forces have destroyed a French-made VAB armoured vehicle and multiple Ukrainian positions in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions, as Moscow intensifies offensive operations on several fronts. The Russian Defence Ministry reported artillery, MLRS, and UAV strikes hitting control posts and strongholds. Using drones and precision-guided weapons, the Sever, Zapad, and Vostok Groups inflicted heavy losses on the Ukrainian side. Moscow also claimed the capture of three settlements, including Dvurechan