In Toretsk, Ukrainian forces capitalized onRussian regrouping efforts to launch effective counterattacks, targetingweakened defenses. After seizing key positions in Druzhba through drone strikesand a night assault, Ukrainians created new pressure points, forcing Russiansto divert reserves and further stretch their defenses. These gains not onlyreclaim territory but also strain Russian positions in the wider Toretsk area,paving the way for further advances.

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