In Toretsk, Russian forces launched a major assault to reclaim control of the central high-rise district, a strategic area critical to dominating the city. Despite regrouping for weeks, their offensive was met with fierce Ukrainian resistance, including drone strikes and innovative tactics such as intercepting Russian communications to lure and eliminate stormtroopers. Close-quarters combat ensued, but Ukrainian forces ultimately inflicted heavy losses, forcing a Russian retreat. The failed assault underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Russian forces and the resilience of Ukrainian defenders in this fiercely contested urban battlefield.