Key Takeaways from the ISW : Russian forces are attempting to complete their encirclement of Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. The situation in the Hulyaipole direction remains very serious as Russian forces continue to advance and maintain intensified offensive operations. Ukrainian forces report that they are successfully pushing back Russian efforts to seize Kupyansk. These reports are generally consistent with ISW’s assessments. The Kremlin used an interview with Kremlin-