Azov Brigade fighters completed clearing operations across nearly a dozen settlements since August 7, closing a defensive gap in the Druzhkivka direction of Donetsk Oblast.
Ukrainian forces have stabilized the frontline in the Druzhkivka direction of Donetsk Oblast, closing a significant gap in defensive lines that field commanders described as a major breach. Azov Brigade fighters launched intensive clearing operations on August 7 across nearly a dozen settlements to seal the breach, liberating villages including Pryiut, Torske, and Novopavlivka from Russian occupation.
The operation followed weeks of sustained pressure on Ukrainian positions near the administrative border with Luhansk Oblast. Earlier reports indicated that Russian small-unit infiltrations around Torske and Novomykolaivka, combined with persistent FPV drone strikes and guided aerial bombs, had compounded the sector's vulnerability, creating the tactical instability that the Azov Brigade moved to resolve.
Military sources confirm the defensive perimeter has been fully restored. A detailed operational map delineating the recaptured territory is expected to be released in the coming days, reflecting the situation as of mid-August. The update originates from frontline personnel operating in the Donbas region.
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