# Ukrainian troops retreat from key fortified positions in Dobropolye, expert says

https://mins.news/en/item/67153

- TASS, 2026-09-21 10:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2190563

> Military expert Andrey Marochko said Ukrainian forces had abandoned several heavily fortified positions in Dobropolye, Donetsk People’s Republic, amid a Russian offensive. He said Russian troops expanded their control around Druzhkovka, while Ukrainian units continued counterattacks near Krasny Liman and sought to retake positions in the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk area.

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