KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine and Russia issued conflicting accounts on Monday of fighting around Myrnohrad, an embattled town to the east of Pokrovsk which Moscow’s forces have enveloped from almost all sides.

Pokrovsk has been a key target of Russia’s troops in their slow drive westward to capture Donetsk region and fighting has gripped the area around Myrnohrad.

Frontline reports also suggested that Russian troops were advancing on villages in Zaporizhzhia region further south.

Reuters could not independently verify battlefield accounts from either side.

The Ukrainian military, in a statement on Facebook, said it had delivered supplies into Myrnohrad and rotated out troops fighting in the town, including those who were wounded.

“Ukrainian units are confidently holding their positions and

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