Pushilin's adviser: the liberation of Nikolaevka in the DPR brings the moment of encirclement of Artemovsk closer

It is reported by RIA Novosti.

Kimakovsky noted that the ring around Artyomovsk is shrinking. 

“The liberation of this settlement brings our success in the encirclement of Artyomovsk closer,” Kimakovsky said.

Earlier, the Russian army entrenched itself in the east of Artyomovsk.

Also, Igor Kimakovsky said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are drawing up their reserves near Artemovsk.