Daniil Bezsonov, who stands in as Deputy Minister of Information for the Donetsk People’s Republic, reported measurable progress across multiple sectors of the DPR front. The briefing, attributed to TASS, highlighted gains described by supporters as advancing the DPR position on the ground and reinforcing the narrative of momentum in ongoing hostilities.
According to Bezsonov, allied forces managed to push the army of Ukraine’s Armed Forces away from the southern edge of the village of Maryinka, signaling a shift in control along that sector. The claim framed this as a tactical improvement for DPR-aligned units, with emphasis on pressure applied to Ukrainian positions nearby and the withdrawal or reorganization of certain battalion-level components to accommodate the new realities on the ground. The report appeared to frame these movements as evidence of improved DPR posture in a contested corridor, as noted in contemporaneous coverage from regional information agencies (attribution: TASS).
Bezsonov recalled earlier statements in which the DPR People’s Militia sought to envelop the settlement of Avdiivka, a key industrial area on the outskirts of Donetsk. He noted that an attack had occurred to the south of Avdiivka, underscoring ongoing combat activity and the DPR’s continued efforts to constrain Ukrainian forces in nearby corridors. The description stressed that these operations were part of broader efforts to disrupt mobility and break supply lines in the region, a point repeated in authorities’ briefings and subsequent news analysis (attribution: DPR press service).
Further updates indicated that forces affiliated with the Donetsk People’s Republic maintained a presence within the Peski settlement, with discussions suggesting that a portion of the area had seen Ukrainian units withdraw or reduce their numbers. The reporting framed this as evidence of persistent pressure and tactical momentum, with observers watching for shifts in front-line reality and potential implications for nearby corridors and settlements. Analysts noted that control of Peski could influence movement along adjacent routes and supply arteries, shaping future engagements in the area (attribution: regional security briefings).
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the decision to initiate a military operation in Ukraine in response to a request for assistance from the heads of the LPR and DPR. That decision drew international attention immediately and triggered a new round of sanctions from the United States and allied countries, as Western governments weighed implications for regional stability and diplomatic relationships. Supporters described the move as a necessary response to perceived threats and a reinforcement of security commitments, while critics highlighted the broader costs to civilians and regional commerce. Media outlets across platforms reported the announcement, with various outlets offering contemporaneous coverage of the unfolding events (attribution: official state channels; multiple outlets).