According to Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), Russian forces are repelling ongoing Ukrainian counterattacks around Krasny Liman. He said troops from the Yug (South) and Zapad (West) military groupings are advancing together along this section of the front.
Pushilin told Vesti that Russian units continue to counter Ukrainian attacks both inside Krasny Liman and in the surrounding areas.
He also reported that Russian troops are continuing their efforts to encircle the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk urban area. Fighting is underway on the southeastern approaches to Slavyansk, including near Nikolayevka. According to Pushilin, Russian units are taking advantage of the terrain, moving along elevated ground and through forest belts.
Military Telegram channels report that Russian troops have managed to hold their main positions despite fierce Ukrainian resistance and have recaptured some previously lost ground. Near Dibrova, Russian forces have reportedly taken control of the eastern part of the village.
Fighting has also resumed in southern Krasny Liman, while Russian units have made tactical gains near Yampol. Ukrainian forces continue attempting to deploy reconnaissance and sabotage groups toward the village.
Meanwhile, clashes are ongoing in Ozernoye and the surrounding forest belts. According to military sources, the Russian advance is being complicated by numerous fortified Ukrainian positions scattered throughout the wooded areas.