Russian Offensive Fails To Meet Objectives

Ukrainian forces report maintaining troop presence in several parts of the city. Russian forces have reportedly failed to capture the city center despite attempts. Efforts to secure the area have also been unsuccessful during US-mediated peace negotiations. Russian forces are reportedly breaking through Ukrainian defensive lines. Russian forces are actively targeting Ukrainian defensive positions, fortifications, and military equipment. The Russian offensive is not proceeding according to plan, according to a report from Radio Svoboda. The source stated that Russia did not expect successful Ukrainian counter-offensives on the southern part of the front. While Russia maintains the initiative, it is described as being in a more suppressed form. The report noted that Ukrainian forces have partially suppressed Russian initiatives in areas including the Kursk region in recent months.