Russia is amassing elite units near Kostiantynivka: threats of encirclement.

According to information from 'Hromadske', Russian troops in the Kramatorsk direction are trying to create a 'clamp' around the Kostiantynivsk- Sloviansk agglomeration to hinder the defense of the cities of Kostiantynivka, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk. The Chief Sergeant of the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade 'Kholodny Yar', Vitaliy Pyasetskyi, reported that Russian troops are deploying elite units, including marines, to the Kostiantynivka area.

According to inkorr.com: Russian forces are showing activity in the Kramatorsk direction, trying to encircle the agglomeration to complicate the defense of Kostiantynivka, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk. In the Kostiantynivka area, Russians are deploying elite units, including marines. Vitaliy Pyasetskyi, Chief Sergeant of the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade 'Kholodny Yar', warns about this situation.

Tense situation around Kostiantynivka

Ukrainian defenders have not yet managed to eliminate the Russian wedge in the Dobropillia area, which is why the occupiers are attacking important road routes for the region with drones. Strikes with guided bombs, drones, and artillery are falling on Kostiantynivka and intensifying from the flanks, creating serious threats for the defense of the city.

The situation in the Kostiantynivka area remains tense. Ukrainian forces are facing difficulties in eliminating the Russian wedge near Dobropillia. Russian occupiers are actively attacking important roads in the region with drones and bombarding Kostiantynivka with bombs and artillery, significantly complicating the situation for the city.

Russian capture of positions in the Pokrovsk direction

Analysis of geolocation videos indicates the advancement of Russian troops in the fields north of Bilo Hira and towards Kostiantynivka. There is confirmation of their capture of the villages of Katerynivka, as well as advancement north of Yablunivka and in other directions. Analysts believe that the Russians aim to capture the entire Donetsk region, particularly the stronghold cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.

Russian military continues to capture positions in the Pokrovsk direction, moving from Bilo Hira to Kostiantynivka. Geolocation videos confirm the capture of the village of Katerynivka and further advancement. Experts believe that the Russians are trying to capture the entire Donetsk region, especially the cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.

Constant encirclement by Russian troops could significantly complicate access to important transport routes in the region, causing serious difficulties for Ukrainian defense forces. The situation around Kostiantynivka, Dobropillia, and the capture of positions in the Pokrovsk direction indicates Russia's intentions to occupy key points in the Donetsk region, which requires the Ukrainian forces to concentrate efforts in these front-line areas.