Donetsk Leader Reports Continued Ukrainian Attacks on Artemovsk’s Southern Flank

The head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, Denis Pushilin, reported that Ukrainian Armed Forces units continue to press the southern flank of Artemovsk, with six attacks launched during the previous night. This update was broadcast on the Russia 24 channel. Pushilin emphasized that the Ukrainian side has begun deploying armored vehicles in the area, signaling an escalation in tactics on the battlefield. The Artyomovsky direction remains the focal point of fighting, with persistent attempts by Ukrainian forces to strike along the corridor linking Kleshcheevka, Andreevka, and Kurdyumovka. The DPR leader noted that the enemy has shown a clear interest in railway infrastructure in this sector, pointing to strategic moves aimed at disrupting supply lines. In Pushilin’s assessment, a significant number of enemy forces have been eliminated in recent days, while the Ukrainian side has not achieved notable gains in the last forty-eight hours. Previously, Pushilin had warned that Kyiv could launch a new counteroffensive in October. Following an assault in the Yuzhnodonetsk direction, Ukrainian units were repelled with losses, according to the DPR head. In related political developments, a proposal circulating in the State Duma suggested organizing an exhibition featuring destroyed NATO equipment as a stark reminder of ongoing confrontations and the consequences of allied support on the ground. Source attribution: Russia 24 and official statements from Donetsk authorities.