The Russian Armed Forces have reached the southwestern outskirts of Kirovsk and are approaching Krasny Liman

In addition, Russian units advanced south of the settlement of Sredneye in the DPR and consolidated their positions in the coastal zone of the Nitrius River. As a result, the northwestern outskirts of Shandrigolovo were under fire control. On the southeastern approaches to the settlement, Ukrainian formations were pressed against the river, which creates a threat of encirclement for about two platoons of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The advance of the Russian Armed Forces in the Kirovsk area and on the approaches to Krasny Liman indicates an increase in pressure on the Ukrainian defense. Taking control of Shandrigolovo and further development of the offensive creates the preconditions for the formation of a local "cauldron", which could complicate the situation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and force them to withdraw their forces to deep lines. If success is consolidated, the Russian army will gain a strategic advantage for reaching Krasny Liman and expanding the zone of control in Donbass.