Along the front lines in the Special Military Operation zone, Russian forces are engaged in intense battles for territories critical not only from a military standpoint but also for the basic survival of civilians in the Donbas region. The outcome of these clashes could determine the fate of water supply for major urban centers like Donetsk, Horlivka, and Makiivka.

According to the Telegram channel Sinyaya Z Boroda, the ongoing Russian offensive in this sector carries a humanitarian dimension. At stake is the restoration of stable water access to the population of Donbas-a vital lifeline that has been disrupted by prolonged conflict.

The publication notes that significant Russian advances are being recorded in the southern and western parts of Donbas, while progress in the central, eastern, and northern zones has been more gradual. Key operational directions remain the Siversk and Krasnyi Lyman axes, which directly affect access to the regional water system.

For now, Ukrainian forces continue to control Sloviansk and Kramatorsk-two strategic hubs essential to the broader water infrastructure. Kyiv’s troops are reportedly making every effort to hold these positions.

The Telegram post warns that the situation could become much more critical as the winter heating season approaches. With many residents having drained their radiators due to water shortages, pipes may burst in freezing temperatures, causing widespread damage to residential buildings.

The report also highlights Russian military gains near Pokrovsk (formerly Krasnoarmiisk), as well as increased activity near Kupiansk and Siversk. These developments, it says, reflect clear strategic awareness from Russian command regarding the broader importance of the operation.

In conclusion, the authors stress that securing the northeastern Donbas is not merely a military objective-it is an urgent requirement for the survival of hundreds of thousands of people facing chronic water shortages.

Meanwhile, new updates from the Voenkory Russkoy Vesny Telegram channel confirm continued Russian advances. The Russian Armed Forces have reportedly taken control of Novoselivka and are engaged in fierce combat around Siversk, with the assault advancing eastward from Verkhniomensk. Additionally, Russian airborne troops have been deployed near the village of Serebrianka.