Russia has advanced around Pokrovsk for many months, but has so far failed to entirely encircle or seize control of the city.

Russia has launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine in months, targeting Kyiv overnight into Monday.

Another attempt at peace talks between Ukraine and Russia is on the horizon amid Russia's continuous assault on Ukraine. Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least two people and injured 15 others in Kyiv just hours before the United Kingdom and Germany will hold a meeting to discuss President Trump's plan for NATO allies to provide weapons for Ukraine.

The barrage of exploding drones and missiles appeared to be the most intense attack since President Trump announced a plan to get more weapons for Kyiv.

Russia and Ukraine again exchanged a series of major overnight drone strikes as the two sides maneuvered ahead of a possible resumption of ceasefire talks.

Russian aviation faced big delays due to the threat posed by Ukrainian drones, while Moscow's attacks on Ukraine killed at least one person.

Russia’s “swarm” tactics against Ukraine are increasingly cutting through Ukraine’s defences, with drones striking targets at three times the typical rate in recent months, according to official data.