Partisans of 'Atesh' reported a buildup of occupiers in one direction.

Russian occupiers continue to gather equipment and weapons in Melitopol, report the partisans of the 'Atesh' movement. This information is conveyed by 'Glavkom'. There is an intensive concentration of Russian troops in the city, confirmed by the movement's sources and occupation units.

There is an arrival of personnel, equipment, and weapons observed. According to confirmed information, units of the 61st Marine Brigade, the 28th Motorized Rifle Regiment, reserve sections of the 81st Self-Propelled Artillery Regiment of the 70th Motorized Rifle Division, and the 337th Air Assault are stationed in the area of Melitopol.

The occupiers have also added new contract soldiers and mobilized personnel from the occupied areas of Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kherson regions to their ranks.

Activation of Russian troops in the Southern Slobozhansky direction

Russian occupiers began their summer offensive in Ukraine with missile and drone strikes in several directions. However, their campaign faces systematic delays. In the Dnipropetrovsk region, no battles are ongoing, yet they continue nearby. Russian troops have also intensified their activity in the Southern Slobozhansky direction, increasing the number of assaults several times over the last week. Russian occupiers continue to strengthen their positions in Melitopol and ramp up their military actions in the southern direction. Recent reports indicate an increase in military operations in the region, requiring attention and immediate measures to respond to the threat and protect the civilian population.