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Pushilin says Russian forces advanced along the Donetsk frontline
Denis Pushilin, head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic, said Russian forces improved their positions over the past week.
He said the advances took place along much of the frontline in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine.
Pushilin said Russian forces were moving toward the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk area from several directions.
He described it as the Ukrainian army’s last major defensive area in the region.
The claim comes amid Russia’s efforts to take control of the Donetsk People’s Republic, a territory within Ukraine.
Pushilin said the advances were helping Russian forces continue their offensive in the area.
He did not give details on what would happen next.
Denis Pushilin said Russian forces improved their positions along the Donetsk frontline over the past week.
He said the forces were striking Ukrainian personnel and equipment.
Pushilin said Russian forces were advancing toward the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk area from several directions.
He described the efforts as part of an attempt to liberate the Donetsk People’s Republic.
- Who
- Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, made the statement.
- What
- He said Russian forces had improved their positions along the frontline and continued advancing toward the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk area.
- When
- Pushilin said the advances took place over the past week. His remarks were reported on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Along the Donetsk frontline, including in the direction of the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk area.
- Why
- Pushilin said the efforts were aimed at liberating the Donetsk People’s Republic.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Over the past week, our forces kept improving their positions actually along the entire engagement line, striking enemy manpower and equipment.
Consistent efforts are underway to liberate the Donetsk People’s Republic
As for the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration, the advance in that direction continues.
Pushilin said Russian forces improved their positions along the engagement line.
TASS reported Pushilin’s remarks about the advances and the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk area.
- Speaker
- Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic
- Reported
- October 12, 2026
- Area of reported advances
- Along the Donetsk frontline
- Past-week activity
- Improved positions along the engagement line
- Named area
- Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration
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