The units of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) continue fighting on the outskirts of Starobilsk, the headquarters of the JFO reports.

"Russian tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and infantry are attacking the positions of Ukrainian troops on the outskirts of Starobilsk. There is a battle ongoing, the situation is tense. The invaders are trying to take control of the city, but the Ukrainian soldiers are giving a worthy rebuff to the invaders. Ukrainian anti-tank units are working to repulse the enemy. During the fighting, two Russian tanks and one armored vehicle were destroyed," the Joint Forces Operation said in a Facebook post on Thursday.