Famed Ukrainian Military Analyst Says Russian Forces are Just 7 Miles from Kramatorsk and Slavyansk, Predicts Assault of the ‘Fortress Belt’ To Begin as Soon as December (VIDEOS)

Ukrainian military analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko reports that Russian forces have captured significant territory near Kramatorsk and Slavyansk, with advanced positions now 12-13 km from the cities. He predicts potential enemy infiltration into these cities by December and stresses the urgent need to strengthen defenses. Russian drones have been observed disrupting Ukrainian robot supply lines in the area.

• The Kramatorsk-Slavyansk fortress belt is the final major military objective for Russian forces in Donetsk Oblast.
• Ukrainian military analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko warns of impending Russian advances and potential assaults.
• Russian forces captured 21 km² of territory in the sector in the third week of August.
• Advanced Russian positions are 12-13 km from Slavyansk and Kramatorsk.
• Kovalenko predicts enemy infiltration into Nikolaevka will begin by the end of August and into Slavyansk or Kramatorsk by December.
• He emphasizes the critical need to reinforce the area before it’s too late.
• Russian drones have disrupted Ukrainian robot supply lines near Slavyansk-Kramatorsk.
• Russian Su-34 aircraft have reportedly used FAB bombs on Ukrainian positions in Kramatorsk, Raihorodok, and Kherson.