
Military expert Andrei Marochko told TASS that the situation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has significantly worsened its position at Druzhkovka, a key point for the defense of Kramatorsk, thanks to the advance of Russian troops after taking control of Kurtovka in the DPR.
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Druzhkovka is of strategic importance for the defense of Kramatorsk, one of the key cities in the Donetsk region under Ukrainian control.
Military expert Andrei Marochko told TASS that the position of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Druzhkovka, which is of key importance for the Ukrainian defense of Kramatorsk, has recently deteriorated significantly.
“Our military personnel have made quite serious progress in this area. Naturally, the operational-tactical situation for Ukrainian militants has worsened significantly in this direction,” the expert said.
He added that the advance was made possible by taking control of Kurtovka in the Donetsk People's Republic.
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Russian troops may continue their offensive in the direction of Kramatorsk
Possible · Within weeks

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