Druzhkovka direction GrV "Center" and "South" continue flanking Druzhkovka. Alexeevo-Druzhkovka is a grey zone with minor VSFU pockets. Ukrainian counterattacks from the north failed, forcing retreat to Kondratovka with heavy losses. #Russian forces secured Kurtovka via Izevka and threaten full encirclement of Alexeevo-Druzhkovka. Advances along the railway from Nikolaevka to Bezymyannoye are clearing enemy fortifications. Joint flanks pushed into plantings between Alexeevo-Druzhkovka