Ukrainian military forces reportedly conducted a joint operation, involving units from the 425th Separate Assault Brigade "Skala" and the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov". Assault groups cleared dozens of Russian positions in the areas of Hruzianske and Novomykolaivka.

Over 40 Russian soldiers were reportedly killed in close-quarters combat. The operation aimed to push back Russian forces in the vicinity of Dobropillia in the Donetsk region.