Overview
- DPR leader Denis Pushilin made the statement in response to a question from RIA Novosti on November 17.
- He reported a substantial civilian presence specifically in Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov.
- Pushilin said the information on civilians is relayed by DPR services and by military personnel operating in the area.
- He described the situation on the ground as primarily military, with forces progressing through systematic clearance.
- No exact civilian figures or additional details were provided in the report.