To date, the loss of Balakleya is the major defeat of the Russian military in Eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian media solemnly celebrate the victory. At the same time, in social networks, the media controlled by Kiev are already spreading calls to local residents to provide any information on civilians who have cooperated with the Russian military and received Russian passports. Ukrainian nationalists are known for brutal reprisals against the pro-Russian population.
To the north of Balakleya, after the capture of Volokhov Yar, the Ukrainian military sent part of the forces to blockade Shevchenkovo and continue offensive along the highway towards Kupyansk. Ukrainian assault groups have already reached the villages near the city. South-west of Kupyansk, Bezmyateznoe and Spodobovka came under Ukrainian control.
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