The port is controlled by the Russian army, but the Ukrainian army has taken new positions around the city.

Axar.az reports the statement came from the head of the Donetsk regional administration Pavel Kirilenko.

"Intense fighting is taking place mainly in the direction of the port. Most of the city is no longer controlled by the Ukrainian military. In the direction of Svetlodarsk, the Ukrainian military is grouping to take fortified positions. The enemy is currently in the territory of the Svetlodarsk community, " Kirilenko said.