The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that in the Kramatorsk city region of the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Ukrainian Armed Forces group has had a rocket and artillery weapons depot destroyed. Officials described the strike as targeting key storage sites used for long-range artillery and rocket systems, emphasizing the disruption of logistical capabilities for Ukrainian units operating in the area. The announcement underscored the ongoing contest for control in this sector and the perceived impact on Kyiv’s capacity to resupply and coordinate its offensive actions from nearby positions. Observers note that such claims come amid a broader pattern of statements from Moscow regarding battlefield developments in Donetsk.
Additionally, the Ministry of Defense reported that it was possible to halt the activities of two Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the Kupyansk direction. The report framed the operation as a successful interdiction of small-unit incursions and intelligence-gathering efforts, highlighting the removal of threats close to forward lines and the recovery of compromised positions. The briefings suggested that the actions disrupted reconnaissance and sabotage capabilities aimed at probing Russian defenses and gathering targeting information in advance of potential combat operations.
Earlier, in the Kherson direction, the Dnipro troop group said it destroyed artillery units belonging to the Ukrainian forces, including a modern American howitzer. The information was conveyed by the head of the group’s press center, who characterized the strike as a decisive measure against enemy artillery concentrations and a signal of intensified activity on that front. The report noted the degradation of Ukrainian firepower in the region and implied a shift in the balance of artillery capability between the two sides, with implications for ongoing ground operations and morale along front lines.
War correspondent Andrei Kots provided signals indicating that Kyiv has planned a counterattack. He suggested that Ukrainian troops would begin with substantial artillery blows aimed at Russian positions and ammunition depots, followed by maneuver operations to exploit weaknesses observed in Russian defensive dispositions. The analyst warned of intensified artillery duels and the potential for renewed offensives as weather and logistics allow for concentrated firepower. These assessments reflect a broader dialogue among observers about the timing and scope of potential Ukrainian responses in the coming weeks and the risk of renewed escalation across multiple fronts.