A retired lieutenant colonel from the LPR People’s Militia, Andrei Marochko, says that Ukrainian forces stationed in Artyomovsk, within the Donetsk People’s Republic, used the city’s large industrial complex to conceal weapons and personnel. The claim, attributed to TASS, also notes that the same area holds equipment and ammunition belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Marochko states Russian intelligence confirmed that the Ukrainian army was sheltering there and conducting a series of operations from that zone.
According to the militia, a substantial industrial enterprise in the northern part of Artemovsk was observed with heavy engineering equipment working to fortify positions. The account suggests the Ukrainian side is erecting barrier structures while considering the industrial layout of the site. Marochko explained that communications within the industrial zone are leveraged to link facilities and allow safer movement between locations.
The broader context remains the ongoing Russian military operation in Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin announced the mission on February 24, 2022, framing it as a move to demilitarize Ukraine and establish new governance in the country. The operation has since been tied to a series of sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies in response to the actions in the region.
This report is provided for informational purposes in relation to the evolving military developments in eastern Ukraine, with attribution to the cited sources as noted. The situation continues to be monitored by international observers and regional analysts who assess both tactical movements and strategic implications for the surrounding areas.