Ukraine Reinforces Donetsk Fortresses; Azov Commanders Take Lead
Part of composite article Ukraine Puts Azov Commanders in Charge of ‘Fortress Belt’ as Russia Closes to 12 km From Sloviansk View full article →
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his military to capture the entirety of Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk regions by the end of this year. In response, Ukraine is strengthening two key defensive groupings in the Donetsk area, placing commanders from the Azov regiment in charge of both. A Ukrainian official described the move as "smart war," signaling a strategic shift to hold fortress cities against the advancing Russian push.