Russian troops have been making aggressive advances in various settlements of Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.** Here are the key points:- Ukrainian troops have retaken Shevchenko, but Russian forces have occupied Zelene and advanced in Toretsk, Pishchane, Yasenove, Novyi Komar, and other settlements.- Russian forces are nearing Pokrovsk, aiming to capture nearby villages and partially encircle the city.- In Toretsk, fierce fighting continues as the Russians use scorched earth tactics, trying to destroy the city's infrastructure.- On 14 January, 18 combat clashes occurred in Russia's Kursk Oblast, with two ongoing at the time of report.- Russian troops recently occupied the village of Yantarne in Donetsk Oblast.",\