Russian forces continued to launch air strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial facilities, while Ukraine reported concentrated attacks in the Pokrovsk direction, the two sides said on Sunday.
According to the daily briefing of the Russia's Defense Ministry, its troops had taken control of two settlements in the Donetsk region while targeting Ukrainian defense industry facilities, drone operator training centers, and temporary deployment points.
The ministry specifically reported eliminating two Patriot missile launchers and one radar station.
Russia also intercepted nine aerial bombs and 215 drones.
Meanwhile, Ukraine's General Staff acknowledged intense fighting across the frontlines, with 97 combat engagements recorded by Sunday afternoon.
The Pokrovsk direction remained the most active conflict zone, where Ukrainian forces claimed to have repelled multiple Russian strikes.
Russia claims destroying US air defense system, Ukraine reports repelling attacks
Protesters filled Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma on Saturday, rallying in solidarity with Venezuela and denouncing U.S. influence in Latin America.
The United States launched a large-scale military operation against Venezuela in the early hours of Jan 3, taking by force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Holding numerous flags and banners while chanting slogans intermittently, a huge crowd of protesters criticized U.S. military actions against Venezuela and the unlawful control over President Maduro and his spouse, calling for respect for national sovereignty and regional peace.
"We oppose the U.S. intervention and hegemony towards the countries in Latin America. The United States has flagrantly trampled on international law, bombed Caracas and kidnapped the Maduro couple. The U.S. interventionism has become extremely blatant. We must firmly oppose and be highly vigilant, because this is not only related to a certain country, but also to all countries," said a protester.
"We demand that the United States stop interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs. The country must immediately cease its exploitation and plundering of the countries in Latin America," said another protester.
Protest erupts in Mexico City over US military operation in Venezuela
