Russia Breaks Through Ukrainian Frontline in Donetsk with 110,000 Troops

Russian forces have achieved a significant breakthrough in Ukraine's Donetsk region, advancing nearly 10 miles past the primary Ukrainian defensive line just days before President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's scheduled peace summit in Alaska. Approximately 110,000 Russian troops exploited gaps in Ukrainian defenses near Dobropillia, moving toward key villages and reaching the crucial Dobropillya-Kramatorsk highway, which serves as a major logistical supply route. This advance threatens to split Ukrainian forces in the region and marks one of the largest territorial gains in the conflict this year, contrasting with the slow, attritional warfare that has characterized the fighting since 2022. Ukrainian authorities describe the situation as chaotic, with some commanders allegedly downplaying the severity of the breakthrough, while additional Ukrainian units have been deployed to the affected areas. The Kremlin accused the UK of attempting to sabotage peace talks ahead of the Trump-Putin meeting, following critical statements from British leaders about Putin. The developments add pressure to the upcoming summit, potentially influencing negotiations over Ukraine's territorial disputes.