Every day, the Ukraine Battlefield update newsletter offers a clear look at how the war is unfolding on the ground, highlighting key developments along the frontline and the shifting dynamics of the conflict.
A Ukrainian unit described the desperate position its soldiers were in near Pokrovsk.
There is a 25 km-wide kill zone there; soldiers have to walk for three days to reach their positions under constant surveillance from Russian drones.
Several experts said the command should withdraw them to avoid losing quality troops.
Chart of the day: Russian attacks on Ukrainian positions in 2026.
