As reported by the official to the Sputnik news agency this Friday, elements of the Vostok group control the eastern part of town and the communication routes through which the enemy forces receive reinforcements and supplies.

Kimakovsky also reported that the Kiev regime hastily has been sending additional troops to Artiomovsk since Thursday, as it constitutes the only bastion to maintain control of the western regions of Donetsk, after the loss of Soledar.

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