The 114th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Russian Army successfully completed the offensive stage in the Donetsk People's Republic, raising Russian flags over the village of Ilyinka. According to preliminary information, an official statement on the complete liberation of the settlement is expected after the completion of the operation to clear the territory.

Taking control of Ilyinka is part of a consistent advance of Russian forces in the region. Military sources say that after taking Ilyinka, the brigade will conduct a series of checks and cleanups to eliminate possible threats.