# Russian troops gain foothold on southern outskirts of Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka in DPR

https://mins.news/en/item/23943

- TASS, 2026-08-17 08:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2174035

> DPR Head Denis Pushilin said Russian forces had established a foothold on the southern outskirts of Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka, near Druzhkovka, after the liberation of Konstantinovka opened opportunities to advance. He added that Russian units were also moving toward Svyatogorsk.