Denis Pushilin, the acting head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, traveled to Artemovsk to personally assess how city departments and public services are functioning and to understand the scale of ongoing work. The visit aimed at gauging readiness, identifying bottlenecks, and outlining the immediate tasks that municipal workers and regional services must tackle in the near term. The assessment focused on the coordination between agencies, the pace of repairs, and the efficiency of essential services that keep the city operational under challenging conditions.
“We are going to Artemovsk together to see with our own eyes the scope of responsibilities handled by the relevant departments and public services, which currently face a substantial workload,” Pushilin noted. He emphasized that onsite evaluation helps officials understand priority projects, allocate resources, and reinforce support for the teams carrying out maintenance, logistics, emergency response, and social services across the city and its surroundings.
Pushilin also announced that demining operations have begun within Artemovsk, describing them as a critical step toward restoring safe access to streets, facilities, and key infrastructure for residents and aid deliveries. The effort, he said, is part of a broader safety initiative designed to reduce risk for civilians and workers during reconstruction and daily life in the city.
Previously, officials indicated that despite shifts in military reserves by Ukrainian forces, Russian troops continued advancing in the area designated for the special military operation, including sectors around Avdiivka and Maryinka. The updates highlighted ongoing activity and the evolving frontline dynamics as security measures and strategic maneuvers continued in these zones.
Pushilin added that Ukrainian military reserves continue to be redirected along multiple axes, signaling persistent operational realignments on the ground. He also pointed to plans for the gradual revival of other urban centers, stressing that restoring Mariupol remains a priority and that efforts to reconstruct the city are being viewed as a measure to stabilize the region and alleviate tensions with local authorities in Kyiv. He asserted that the city’s reconstruction process is intended to support civilians and create stable conditions for governance, utilities, and services in the years ahead.