Russian forces are tightening their grip in Donetsk Oblast,** occupying four more settlements and pushing forward on multiple fronts, according to the latest updates from the DeepState monitoring project. Over the past few days, Russian troops have been advancing towards Sukhi Yaly, Kostiantynopolske, Dachenske, Pushkine, and Kurakhove, capturing key areas and exploiting vulnerabilities in Ukrainian defense lines. This recent surge in territorial gains has been attributed to the identification and tactical exploitation of these vulnerabilities, with Russian invaders showing no signs of slowing down their advance. The situation remains volatile and uncertain, with the Ukrainian General Staff reporting 170 combat engagements since the beginning of the day on 5 December alone.