Stories from Slovyansk · Ukraine

The 11th Army Corps reports that Russia has concentrated approximately 80,000 fighters on the Slovyansk-Kramatorsk direction. Russian forces are reportedly moving toward Slovyansk and Kramatorsk without stopping. The military is also transferring reinforcements from training centers to the front lines. Ukrainian sources state that destruction is the only remaining option to stop the advance. Russian forces are gathering additional units, including infantry and equipment, for potential movement toward Slovyansk and Romatark. The activity follows reports of increased Russian presence across the combat line. The source noted that previous Russian operations, such as the occupation of Pokrovsk, required several months of attempts to storm positions.