# Russian forces encircling Ukrainian troops in Druzhkovka, DPR — expert

https://mins.news/en/item/57348

- TASS, 2026-09-14 08:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2187193

> Military expert Andrey Marochko says Russian forces are encircling Druzhkovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic from the east and west while pushing Ukrainian formations south of the city back. He also reports that Russian troops have begun urban combat in Dobropolye and are advancing from three directions.

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