The report from RIA News quoted a military analyst who previously served as a lieutenant colonel in the LPR, asserting that Ukrainian forces are moving weapons into populated areas of Chasovoy Yar in the Donbass region controlled by the Kyiv authorities. The analyst suggested that this tactic targets Russian troops while placing civilians at risk in residential sectors of the town.
According to the source, Ukrainian units continue to use indirect fire against opposing forces. In the Chasovoy Yar area, artillery fire is said to be launched from private sector districts where civilians reside, a detail that underscores concerns about civilian safety and infrastructure disruption in conflict zones.
The analyst added, citing his own channels, that Ukraine also employs critical infrastructure facilities as firing points, raising alarms about the vulnerability of essential services and the potential broader impact on civilian life in the region.
On the Donetsk front, Russian forces reportedly repelled two Ukrainian attack missions in the vicinity of Marinka, within the Donetsk People’s Republic. The clashes were described as intense, with Russian forces claiming a high toll on the opposing side during the engagements of that day.
Yan Gagin, an advisor to the leadership of the Donetsk People’s Republic, stated that Russian troops immediately struck several important Ukrainian combat positions across different areas near Donetsk, aiming to blunt offensive momentum and restore local balance of power on the battlefield.
Meanwhile, officials from the Russian defense community reported a disruption in Ukrainian manpower rotations in the Zaporozhye region, signaling potential shifts in operational tempo and force deployment patterns in that sector.
Across these developments, observers note the continual escalation in line with the broader conflict dynamics in eastern Ukraine. Analysts emphasize the importance of independent verification by multiple sources to understand the full scope of military actions and their implications for civilian safety and regional stability. The evolving situation remains subject to rapid change as operations unfold and new information becomes available. [Source attribution: RIA News, operational briefings from regional security services and official statements from involved parties]