Reported Russian advance near Kalenyky as pressure grows on Slovyansk and Kramatorsk

What happened

The DeepState monitoring project reported on July 31 that Russian forces have advanced near the settlement of Kalenyky in Kramatorsk district, Donetsk Oblast. The project stated that Russian troops are also pressuring Slovyansk, Kramatorsk, and Kostiantynivka through intensified artillery shelling and increased use of drones.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure, battlefield claim or single-source assertion should be treated as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source or a named official. According to DeepState, Russian units are attempting to infiltrate Kostiantynivka and establish positions inside the city, which would enable them to build up infantry forces and expand territorial control. These movements purportedly form part of a broader Russian effort to deploy forces for a campaign targeting the Slovyansk-Kramatorsk sector.

The report emphasized that Slovyansk and Kramatorsk remain under sustained attack, although these claims are based solely on the DeepState project’s monitoring and have not been corroborated independently. Detailed information about fighting intensity, casualties, or Ukrainian responses was not provided in the source material.

Known from the source

• DeepState reported on July 31 that Russian forces advanced near Kalenyky in Kramatorsk district, Donetsk Oblast.
• Russian forces are reported to be pressuring Slovyansk, Kramatorsk, and Kostiantynivka.
• Russian units are reportedly trying to infiltrate Kostiantynivka to establish positions and expand control.
• Slovyansk and Kramatorsk remain under sustained attack according to DeepState.
• DeepState is a local English language monitoring project tracking conflict developments.

What remains unclear

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Independent verification of the reported Russian advance near Kalenyky. Corroboration of ongoing pressure and attacks on Slovyansk, Kramatorsk, and Kostiantynivka. Confirmation of Russian infiltration attempts into Kostiantynivka and related territorial gains.

Evidence note

Outside Brief has kept this brief source-led and attributed. Claims should be read alongside the original source linked below.

Original source: New Voice Ukraine. Open the source.