Last night, another car bomb exploded in the SNA-controlled city of Manbij in northwestern Syria.

That's two car bombs in two days.

In an interview with AP, deputy Head of the Office the Ukrainian president, Colonel Pavlo Palisa stated that Ukraine is exploring new recruitment options involving attracting 18- to 25-year-olds who are currently exempt from mobilisation, because "the current drafting system inherited from Soviet times is hindering progress."

One initiative involves financial incentives, clear guarantees for training, and measures to ensure dialogue between soldiers and their commanders.

“As of now, my view is that we need to start an open dialogue with society,” Palisa said. “Because the defense of the state is not only the responsibility of the Armed Forces. It is the duty of every Ukrainian citizen, and it is their obligation.”

"Trump says he's ready to meet Putin 'immediately' to secure end of Ukraine war" - Reuters

Rare combat footage from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) showing Congolese forces (FADRC) attacking rebel M23 positions with a T-55 Main Battle Tank (MBT) in the eastern Kivu province.

Recent reports from multiple reliable sources indicate that Russian forces advanced in Velyka Novosilka, cutting off Ukrainian formations in the southern part of the town.

Russian forces advanced from positions in the eastern part of the town, linking up with the bridgehead on the eastern bank of the Mokri Yaly river, encircling Ukrainian formations who are holed up at the hospital and school.

Additionally, Russian forces advanced and captured most of the town centre, as well as the rest of the residential area east of the Kashlahach River, pushing the rest of Velyka Novosilka into the grey zone.

+ ~1.33km² in favour of Russia.

Ukraine’s casualties in Velyka Novosilka are unprecedented. I won’t share any of the videos as they are very gorey, but many have been killed both in the town and while trying to escape the encirclement.

The Ukrainian command is entirely to blame for this.

Recent reports from multiple reliable sources indicate that Russian forces advanced in Western Donetsk Oblast, reaching the village of Sribne.

Russian forces advanced from their positions in the forest plantations on the low-lying ground and reached the road that connects Novoandriivka and Sribne. They were able to capture a treeline, and a forest plantation.

This will make future assault operations on Novoandriivka much easier, and will allow for Russian forces to enter Sribne, and then move on to the village of Zaporizhzhya.

+ ~1.39km² in favour of Russia.

A recent map update by the Ukrainian source "Deepstate" indicates that Russian forces made a small advance in western Donetsk Oblast.

Russian forces advanced from positions at the initial bridgehead on the southern bank of the tributary of the Solona River, along a treeline, reaching the intersection with another treeline. This is the first step in outflanking Novoandriivka from the north, and coincides with movements further south, indicating an attempt to envelop the settlement.

Additionally, Russian forces advanced along the southern bank of a reservoir, capturing a forest plantation.

+ ~1.08km² in favour of Russia.

A recent report from a Ukrainian source indicates that Russian forces significantly advanced in western Donetsk Oblast and entered the village of Novooleksandrivka.

Russian forces advanced from positions south of Novovasylivka, up two treelines, levelling out the frontline, before attacking northwest through the low-lying ground, capturing a series of forest plantations. They were then able to infiltrate Novooleksandrivka, and take up positions in some of the houses in the southern part of the village.

Meanwhile, in Uspenivka, Russian forces marginally advanced, capturing the rest of the eastern street, as well as the central houses. While Ukrainian forces maintain a presence on the western street, the village is now in an operational encirclement, with only a small corridor between Novooleksandrivka and the Solona river remaining as a potential escape route.

+ ~6.82km² in favour of Russia.

Recent reports from multiple reliable sources indicate that Russian forces advanced south of Udachne, and are bypassing the village.

Russian forces advanced from positions near the chalk mine, along a treeline, reaching the intersection with another treeline. From there, they moved further west to the northern bank of a lake, approaching the tract where they are attempting to gain a foothold.

+ ~5.93km² in favour of Russia.

Recent reports from multiple reliable sources indicate that Russian forces continued their advance on the eastern flank of Pokrovsk and reached the outskirts of the village of Zelene Pole.

Following the fall of Baranivka and the capture of the local heights west of the settlement, Russian forces advanced northwest to the low-lying ground, taking up positions on the southern side of a reservoir. They then advanced south, securing their flank and crossed over to the southern outskirts of Zelene Pole.

+ ~0.83km² in favour of Russia