"The constant advance of the Russian forces along the whole combat engagement line and liberation of new settlements and territories testified that Russia is successfully continuing the special military operation," Igor Korotchenko said

The offensive operation was conducted by Battlegroup South

"The constant advance of the Russian forces along the whole combat engagement line and liberation of new settlements and territories testified that Russia is successfully…

The Ukrainian group of forces defeated in Chasov Yar is the largest since the start of Russia’s special military operation

The nearest agglomeration - Kramatorsk, Druzhkovka and Konstantinovka - is well fortified and holds significance for Ukrainian militants