# Kiev builds up forces near Druzhkovka to contain Russia, expert says

https://mins.news/en/item/29530

- TASS, 2026-08-22 23:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2176561

> Military expert Andrey Marochko says Ukraine is increasing personnel and equipment near Raiskoye and Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic to stabilize the front and prevent Russian units from reaching Druzhkovka’s outskirts. He says Ukrainian forces are also hastily building an additional defensive line there.

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