Russia announced on Wednesday that its forces had gained control of a settlement in Donetsk, while Ukraine reported launching attacks on multiple Russian targets.
The Russian Defense Ministry said in a daily briefing that its forces had taken control of the Tarasovka settlement in the Donetsk region.
Russian forces also repelled multiple Ukrainian attacks and launched offensives, struck Ukrainian military airfields, military industrial enterprises, UAV workshops and warehouses, temporary deployment posts for Ukrainian army and foreign mercenaries across 147 regions as well, said the ministry.
A total of 166 drones were shot down by the Russian air defense system, according to the briefing.
Meanwhile, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on Wednesday that 144 battles took place on the frontlines over the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian air, missile and artillery forces hit 19 areas where Russian troops, weapons and military equipment were concentrated, along with four artilleries, one air defense system and a command post, said the report.
In addition, the Ukrainian troops continued to operate in the Kursk region, repelling 22 attacks from the Russian army.
Russia gains control of settlement in Donetsk, Ukraine attacks multiple Russian targets: reports
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
