Reports indicate that archives belonging to state institutions are being relocated from Artemovsk, a city in the Donetsk People’s Republic region now under Ukrainian administration. This claim comes from a Ukrainian outlet noted for coverage on regional developments.
According to a Ukrainian volunteer whose remarks are quoted by the same outlet, the state archives are being removed from Bakhmut. A video broadcast by the publication appears to show documents from the municipal education directorate being loaded into a van, with the convoy allegedly operated by a volunteer.
In a separate update, on February 15, a retired officer from the LPR People’s Militia stated that Ukraine has been evacuating government agencies and commercial entities from the town of Chasov Yar.
On the eve of these events, Denis Pushilin, who serves as the acting head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, remarked that if Russian forces were to seize the village of Paraskovievka, where fighting has taken place, it would disrupt what had been a critical route for Ukrainian forces out of Artemivsk.
The broader timeline recalls a moment in 2022 when Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the start of a special military operation in Ukraine, a decision presented as a response to requests for assistance from the heads of the LPR and DPR. This move subsequently became a focal point for sanctions discussions led by the United States and its allies. citation: Strana.ua
Analysts note that such reports underscore the ongoing volatility in the region, where control of administrative offices, infrastructure, and supply lines can shift rapidly amid clashes and shifting lines of authority. Observers emphasize the importance of corroborating such claims with multiple sources due to the high stakes involved and the potential for propaganda from various parties. citation: independent observers