Russian troops achieve some local success at the front in Donetsk region, in particular in the areas of settlements Peschane, Stelmakhivka, Ivanivka and Krasnogorivka. According to the Deepstate , the enemy has advanced in several directions and continues to try to surround the position of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Observers say that Russian troops are trying to take Ukrainian units near Stelmakhivka and Sand. In particular, the Russians plan to move to a height north of the sand, which can give them new opportunities for further attack on the wheel.
At the front in Ukraine, the situation remains tense. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 90 combat clashes were recorded last day. The most active fighting took place in the Pokrovsky direction, where Russian troops carry out massive attacks.
At the same time, on the border with Chernihiv and Sumy regions, Russia retains a significant military presence, which is concerned about the Ukrainian command.
In addition, the threat from Belarus remains urgent. The Belarusian regime charges troops to the border with Ukraine. On the eve of Alexander Lukashenko accused Ukraine of violation of the airspace of Belarus, which only increased tension on the border.
The situation in the Donbass remains extremely difficult. On August 9, Russian invaders struck a rocket strike on a supermarket in Konstantinovka, resulting in the death of 14 people, 43 more were injured. There are two children among the dead. Expertise is currently underway to identify persons of six more dead, including another child.