Russian forces advanced in two settlements of Donetsk Oblast during the night of 26-27 February, based on a report by the DeepState analytical project. Source: DeepState Details: DeepState reports that the Russians continue to occupy territories in Donetsk Oblast.

According to Ukraine's National Police, a 47-year-old woman and four men — aged 56, 57, and 75, with one more yet to be identified — were killed in the attack.

Russian troops enter Novocheretuvate in Donetsk Oblast – DeepState Analysts report that Russian forces made gains near Preobrazhenka in Donetsk Oblast and Topoli in Kharkiv Oblast. Earlier, DeepState analysts said Russian troops had taken control of the settlement of Zaporizhzhya in Donetsk Oblast and advanced near Skudne and