Russian forces have advanced 3-4 kilometers over the summer toward the key cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk in Ukraine's Donetsk region, according to Donbas Realities. The primary objective of the Russian army on the front line is currently the capture of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.

Donbas Realities reports on the front-line situation, how the Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding their defense, and what to expect from combat operations in the near future. A video accompanying the report offers advice for residents of Sloviansk to evacuate as the front line approaches.