DeepState reported that fighting continues in the Zabalka neighborhood and on the northern and western outskirts, with Russian forces controlling nearly the entire center of Toretsk. Read also: Military expert discusses causes of Armed Forces-DeepState incident and solutions "Unfortunately,

Russian forces claimed to have captured Toretsk, but battles are still ongoing in the city. Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to resist, according to the DeepState and Ukraine’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.