Russian forces in the South group reported limited success in a series of attacks against Ukrainian positions during recently cited operations. The press center of the South group described unsuccessful attempts to strike residential areas held by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in their area of responsibility, with targets including Kleshcheevka, Andreevka, Krasnogorovka, and Vodyanoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR). Middle‑level commanders noted that the assaults resulted in substantial manpower and equipment losses for the enemy, according to the group’s updates carried by RIA News.
The commander also reported that aircraft tied to the South group hit temporary deployment points belonging to the 4th Rifle Battalion of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the AFU in the vicinity of Alexandro-Shultino in the Kramatorsk region of the DPR. In addition, the 108th Battalion of the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian forces was targeted in the Zvanovka district of the Artemovsky district in the DPR.
Earlier statements from the head of the press center of Russia’s Southern troops, Georgy Minesashvili, indicated that artillery units from the group neutralized six Ukrainian fortified positions in the village of Kleshcheevka. In a separate development, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on September 28 that Russian troops had destroyed an AFU assault group near Kleshcheevka.
On September 27, Espanyol, a Russian volunteer unit formed by football club supporters, claimed to have dismantled an AFU assault near Kleshcheevka. A former Ukrainian service member involved in the reporting suggested a broader lack of consensus about the underlying causes of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
These updates illustrate a pattern of reported clashes in key DPR areas, with both sides recording incidents in and around Kleshcheevka and adjacent settlements. Observers note that information from battlefield briefings can be influenced by strategic messaging from the parties involved, and analysts emphasize the importance of corroborating reports through multiple sources.
In regional terms, events around Kleshcheevka have attracted attention from observers as a focal point in the current phase of hostilities. Analysts caution readers to consider the fluid nature of frontline reporting and the potential for rapid changes on the ground, including shifts in control, shelling patterns, and humanitarian impacts on local populations. When assessing these reports, it is useful to compare statements from official defense ministries with independent assessments and international monitoring where available, recognizing the potential for propaganda and miscommunication on any given day.
Overall, the narratives from the South group and affiliated observers emphasize ongoing combat activity in the DPR and highlight the continuous test of endurance for all sides involved in the conflict. The situation remains dynamic, with frequent updates that can reflect strategic priorities as much as battlefield developments, and readers are encouraged to follow verified briefings for the most current and reliable information.
Note: All claims reported by official military sources should be interpreted as part of ongoing information campaigns and may not fully reflect on‑the‑ground conditions. Citations: RIA News reports on the South group updates; ministry statements; and published commentary from involved volunteer formations and former combatants.