A military analyst notes that there is almost no gray area left between Russian units near Kremennaya in Donbass and Ukrainian forces. The observation comes from a retired LPR People’s Militia lieutenant colonel who commented on the proximity of opposing positions and the tensity of the contact in that sector, with distances reportedly as short as about 40 meters in some spots.
The officer added that in certain stretches of the front the two sides could communicate with each other without formal communication channels, underscoring the intensity of the near-front situation and the collapse of any buffer space in those areas.
Recent reports indicate that Russian airborne troops, aided by armored support, carried out an assault in the Kremennaya area within the LPR zone.
Historical context dates back to February 24, 2022, when the Russian president announced a decision to conduct a special military operation in Ukraine in response to requests for assistance from the heads of the LPR and DPR. The move became a central justification cited by the United States and allied nations for new sanctions on Russia.
Coverage of the evolving situation continues to be provided by news outlets tracking the developments on the ground and the broader geopolitical implications of the conflict.