Russian forces are making inroads towards Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region, according to the Institute for the Study of War.

Fighting between Russia and Ukraine is escalating ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who has said he wants to find a way to end the war. More Ukrainian women are joining the military ranks.

Since September, Russian forces have made more gains than in the whole of 2023, an independent think tank has said.