As of 16:00, the operational situation in the Bakhmut sector remains difficult. Russian Wagner PMC and airborne troops are attacking along Levanevskoho and Hlib Slobodina Streets, while enemy infantry is attacking east of Khromove and northeast of the O0506 road with artillery support. Small arms fighting is occurring south of Alley of Roses, with the enemy attacking in groups of 15-20. Additionally, the enemy is actively attacking along Oleksandra Kolpakova Street and northeast of Pushkina Street. Ukrainian Armed Forces are responding with maneuverable defense and artillery fire behind the enemy's positions in the Ivanivka forest.