Overview
- Russia’s chief of the General Staff briefed Vladimir Putin that Seversk is under full control and that search-and-clear operations for isolated Ukrainian fighters are underway.
- Southern grouping commander Sergey Medvedev said the capture creates conditions for a further offensive toward Sloviansk.
- The Defense Ministry reported troops are distributing food, water and medicine in Seversk and evacuating residents who request it.
- A live report to Putin from assault troops near the city was cut off, which Valery Gerasimov attributed to enemy electronic warfare.
- Independent outlet Radio Svoboda noted Ukrainian authorities have not acknowledged losing Seversk and pointed to assessments showing contested areas, making outside confirmation difficult.