Analysts and military commanders say Moscow aims to maximize its territorial gains before seriously considering a full ceasefire.

Kyiv time on June 30, a total of 111 combat engagements had taken place on the front line over the day, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The heaviest fighting was reported in the Pokrovsk direction.

Russia launched its biggest aerial attack against Ukraine overnight, a Ukrainian official said Sunday, part of an escalating bombing campaign that has further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the 3-year-old war.