Khortytsia troop grouping refutes claims of encirclement in Donetsk region

This was reported by the Khortytsia troop grouping.

The military denied claims that Ukrainian forces are at risk of being surrounded near Uspenivka in the Donetsk region. 

"Some media and social networks are spreading false reports about an operational encirclement of Ukrainian forces near Uspenivka. Currently, Ukrainian units in this area are successfully repelling Russian assaults," the military stated.

The Khortytsia troop grouping also confirmed that Ukrainian forces are increasing their efforts to defend this and other frontline areas.

• On December 3, the OSINT information project reported on the critical situation surrounding the Uspenivka pocket south of Kurakhove.