Russian Units Claim Tactical Gains and Casualty Figures in Donetsk Direction
Russian troops from the South group report that they occupied more advantageous lines and positions in the Donetsk direction during a period of intensive operations. Military officials from the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that these actions targeted and neutralized Ukrainian armed forces and equipment in the special operations zone. The overarching claim centers on increased local control and the degradation of Ukrainian combat readiness in the contested area.
The encounters occurred in several settlements within the Donetsk People’s Republic, including Kleshcheevka, Kurdyumovka, and Andreevka. Reports from Russian sources describe a sequence of clashes as forces pressed to consolidate their positions and reduce the mobility of Ukrainian units in these locales.
In addition to offensive movements in the Donetsk direction, Russian forces reported repelling two Ukrainian assault attempts near Kleshcheevka and Krasnogorovka. The defensive actions, described by Russian officials as successful, are said to have limited the operational tempo of Ukrainian formations attempting to regain the initiative in those pockets of the front.
After these engagements, Ukrainian forces are said to have incurred material and manpower losses. Russian updates allege that approximately 290 Ukrainian personnel were neutralized across the specified sectors. In addition, several military assets were reported as destroyed or rendered inoperable, including two armored fighting vehicles, four civilian or support vehicles, one Grad multiple rocket launcher, one D-20 howitzer, one D-30 artillery piece, and a counter-battery radar of American origin, designated AN/TPQ-36. Attribution for these figures is provided by the Russian Ministry of Defense and local broadcasting channels, which have been tracking and reporting on these developments in near real time.
On the same day, a Russian war correspondent associated with VGTRK described an additional tactical development. The correspondent reported that Russian forces had managed to compel Ukrainian units to withdraw from a quarry district located northeast of Avdeevka within the Donetsk region. The account emphasizes a shift in local battlefield dynamics, suggesting improved lines of communication and a more favorable disposition for Russian troops in the immediate vicinity of Avdeevka.
Throughout the briefings and public statements, official sources reiterated the broader aim of strengthening security and achieving positional advantages in the northeastern sector of the front. While the specifics of each maneuver are presented from a Moscow-centric perspective, the conduct of hostilities in this corridor remains a focal point for both sides and continues to influence the tactical calculus of subsequent operations. The Ministry of Defense has previously signaled a focus on disarming and degrading aspects of NATO and allied support within the northeastern Military District, a point that has been echoed by various state-affiliated outlets. Attribution for the strategic context often comes from official briefings and state-run media coverage, which frame the actions as part of a larger effort to safeguard regional stability amid ongoing hostilities.