Ukraine has for the first time surpassed Russia in daily assaults, Syrsky says, as Kyiv prepares reforms, warns of a Belarus threat, and reports heavy Russian losses.

The Russians attacked Ukrainian positions 242 times over the past day, with intense fighting on the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole fronts.

There were 236 combat clashes along the line of contact over the past day. The highest number of Russian attacks was recorded on the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Huliaipole fronts.