In the Avdiivka-Pokrovsk sector in eastern Ukraine, Russian operations have intensified over the past week. The Russian forces are likely preparing for an offensive on Pokrovsk, according to the press service of the UK Ministry of Defense. As reported by British intelligence, Russian troops have partially encircled the town of Selydove and will likely attempt to capture it in the coming weeks. At the same time, Russian forces are advancing toward the center of Toretsk, but their progress is slow, and their current positions in the town remain vulnerable to Ukrainian counterattacks. In Vuhledar…