Russian advances near Kostiantynivka and Alekseyevo-Druzhkivka, Donetsk Oblast

According to Rybar, Russian Armed Forces 'Centre' grouping units are conducting offensive operations in the Dobropolye direction despite high UAV density from opposing forces. The most significant advances in recent days are reported on the central sector, with assault units pushing from Hryshyne toward Shevchenko and engaging in fighting near Vodyanske and Svitle. Rybar notes that AFU counterattacks are ongoing, with Ukrainian forces holding open fields slightly north of those settlements.

Rybar reports that units of the Russian Armed Forces 'South' grouping are advancing north and northwest of Kostiantynivka following what it describes as the city's liberation. According to Rybar, Russian units have made localized gains on the approaches to Alekseyevo-Druzhkivka, with footage circulating online purportedly showing Russian forces reaching that town, though Rybar notes some sources misidentified the location as the outskirts of Druzhkivka due to geolocation errors.