A military expert, Marochko, told TASS that Russian forces (VS RF) are engaged in battles for Verolyubovka and Klinovoye, located near Popasnaya. Ukrainian forces (VSU) have reportedly retreated from Popasnaya, near Druzhkovka in the DNR.

The report indicates ongoing fighting in the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) region, with Russian forces pushing towards Verolyubovka and Klinovoye while Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from Popasnaya.