Fierce fighting persists in Ukraine’s east as Kyiv reports nonstop assaults by Russia on a key city

Russian forces continue to intensify their assault on the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, with the aim of encircling the strategically important city in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian officials reported ongoing attacks and shelling, with civilians remaining trapped within the city. The conflict along the eastern front has also worsened in recent days, with Russian forces regrouping and mounting attacks in various areas.