ISW is unable to confirm the nature or cause of the incident, although it remains more likely that Russian forces were responsible." Russian forces did not conduct ground assaults near Siversk again, suggesting that they are deprioritizing operations in that area. Russian forces continued to shell Krasnopillya, Dolyna, Adamivka, and Mazanivka northwest of Slovyansk, and damaged the bus station building in Slovyansk. [11] Russian forces reportedly attempted unsuccessfully to advance west to Travneve from Dolomytne, both settlements approximately 10km northeast of Horlivka. [25] Kherson Oblast Administration Advisor Serhiy Khlan stated that the damages to the railroad bridge fully precludes Russian military equipment transfers via rail to northern Kherson Oblast.

Source: New York Times July 31, 2022 08:56 UTC