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The DPR forces are completing the blockade of Mariupol. Right now, the first tanks of the DPR troops have reportedly passed through the Kalmius river and approached the village of Sartana, a suburb of Mariupol.
The village of Granitnoe was taken under the DPR control. It is one of the largest cities liberated by the DPR army in the Mariupol direction. The Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) deployed there shelled the village of Telmanovo from their positions.
DPR forces in the village of Bugaz:
Forces of the LPR managed to take control over the town of Schastie and a number of villages, including Novaya Astrakhan to the north of Severodonetsk. According to some reports fighting broke out near the city of Severodonetsk.
The village of Volnovakha is still surrounded by the DPR, but has not yet been taken. The UAF are trying to attack from the north in order to repel forces of the DPR from the village.
The towns of Slavyansk and Kramatorsk remain under the UAF control. The joint forces are yet to approach the towns. However, missile and air strikes have already been reported in the area.
The DPR and LPR soldiers share photos of military equipment gained on the frontlines from the UAF, including MANPADs supplied by the Western countries.
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The UAF continue shelling of the DPR and the LPR territories, targeting residential areas. Dozens of strikes, including with large caliber missiles, were reported in Donetsk and Gorlovka alone. Casualties were reported.
On February 28, the Kievskiy region of the city of Donetsk suffered intense shelling. Dozens of houses were destroyed.
Russian MoD confirmed that all civilians in the settlements that have come under the control of the Russian armed forces continue their ordinary life, civilian facilities are functioning, transport is working. Most city administrations, by agreement with the command of the Russian troops, jointly ensure law and order and maintain peaceful life.
The DPR and LPR also provide assistance to residents in the villages under their control. Volunteers provide support to people, they bring food and basic necessities, provide psychological assistance.
