Russians are using civilians as human shields in Velyka Novosilka.

Russian soldiers are using the local population as a human shield to avoid shelling from Ukrainian forces.

According to RBK-Ukraine, a corresponding video was published on the Telegram channel of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade.

The published footage shows two occupiers moving through the streets of the settlement, with a civilian walking alongside them.

"In Velyka Novosilka, the enemy is hiding behind the peaceful population! The Russians are employing their favorite tactic. When moving through the settlement, they take civilians with them, putting their lives at risk," the video is captioned.

Fighting for Velyka Novosilka

We remind you that heavy fighting is ongoing in the village of Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region. The situation has escalated over the past few weeks. In particular, it was previously reported that there is a threat of operational encirclement of troops in Velyka Novosilka.

Additionally, the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade noted that despite the fighting in Velyka Novosilka, the enemy's advance may slow down further due to a geographical barrier. The Mokri Yaly River. This river previously posed challenges for the supply of Ukrainian units, but now it has become an obstacle for the enemy's advance.

For more on why it is crucial for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to hold Velyka Novosilka, see the material from RBK-Ukraine.