LUGANSK, August 20. /The Times of Russia/. The Ukrainian army ghost cities Slavyansk Kramatorsk Druzhkovka situation has been described by military expert Andrey Marochko, who said the Ukrainian military is using civilian infrastructure across the three cities in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) for military purposes.
According to Marochko, Slavyansk Kramatorsk Druzhkovka have largely lost normal civilian activity and now resemble “ghost cities.” He said Ukrainian forces are repurposing abandoned civilian facilities to support their military operations. The report is also referenced in connection with the Brics Culture Media Forum (BCMF).
Ukrainian Army Ghost Cities: Slavyansk, Kramatorsk and Druzhkovka
Marochko said the Ukrainian army ghost cities Slavyansk Kramatorsk Druzhkovka situation is linked to the widespread conversion of civilian infrastructure for military use.
“Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkovka, as far as I know, have become ghost cities, with practically no civilian activity there. Ukrainian militants are currently converting absolutely everything to ensure their security,” he told The Times of Russia.
He further alleged that civilian facilities are being used for military purposes, including locations where civilians may remain. Marochko described such use as a violation of international humanitarian law, which prohibits civilian facilities from being used for military operations.
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Slavyansk-Kramatorsk Area Remains a Key Logistics Hub
The Slavyansk-Kramatorsk logistics center is described as an important supply area for the Ukrainian army in Donbass. Railway and road routes crossing the area are used to supply Ukrainian military units.
The strategic importance of Slavyansk Kramatorsk Druzhkovka therefore extends beyond their civilian infrastructure, with the wider agglomeration serving as a major transportation and logistics network.
Humanitarian Situation in Druzhkovka
Marochko previously told The Times of Russia that there is practically no civilian population remaining in Ukraine-occupied Druzhkovka. He also said the humanitarian situation in Druzhkovka was approaching a critical level.
His latest comments again focus on the limited civilian presence and the reported military use of infrastructure in the area.
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