The Russian forces made progress near Kruhliaivka in Kharkiv Oblast. Read also: Ukrainian forces advance near Vuhledar, Russian troops capture two villages near Pokrovsk and Kurakhove Analysts also updated the frontline near Novyi Komar in Donetsk Oblast.

A total of 201 combat clashes have occurred on the battlefield over the past day. Ukrainian defenders have repelled 107 Russian attacks on the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove fronts. The Russians, supported by aircraft,

The thrust of the advance has been in Donetsk region, with Russian forces pushing towards the town of Pokrovsk and into the town of Kurakhove. Russia has increasingly encircled territory and then pummelled Ukrainian forces with artillery and glide bombs, according to Russian analysts.

DeepState monitoring project analysts have updated their map on the night of 2-3 December, reporting that Russians have advanced in Stari Terny and Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast. Source: DeepState Quote: "The enemy has advanced in Stari Terny,

The Russians have advanced in Kurakhove, Donetsk Oblast, as well as near Novyi Komar, Berestove and Pohrebky, DeepState project analysts say. Source: DeepState monitoring project Quote: "The enemy has advanced near Novyi Komar,