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doctrine-change2026-06-14 10:24 UTCπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Donetsk (occupied area), Ukraine

Pro-Russian activist claims Russian forces in Donetsk disguise as civilians to avoid Ukrainian drone attacks

A Telegram post quotes Odesa-based pro-Russian figure Vladimir Grubnik saying Russian forces in Donetsk allegedly move in civilian clothes and use civilian-looking transport to reduce the risk of Ukrainian drone strikes. The post notes that disguising as civilians can constitute a war crime under the Geneva Conventions.

DETAILS
Type
doctrine-change
Occurred
2026-06-14 10:24
Reported
2026-06-14
Location
Donetsk (occupied area), Ukraine
Coordinates
47.9213, 37.7810
Confidence
62 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

No specific strike, damage, or casualties described; discussion of alleged tactics to avoid drone attacks.

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