Russian forces are facing difficulties in crossing the Kazennyi Torets River, using improvised armored vehicles to advance towards Kramatorsk.

The advance of Russian troops towards Kramatorsk is blocked by the Kazennaya Torets river, and Russian forces have resorted to improvised solutions, such as an armored vehicle adapted with a metal bridge. This "turtle tank" is intended to allow for the rapid crossing of other armored vehicles and infantry. Although the device is rudimentary and has already been abandoned in confrontations, it signals a tactical shift, with Russia reorienting from urban fighting to open terrain.

The river represents a major obstacle, with Russian troops having difficulties in supplying their bases on the opposite bank. Infantry-based tactics are less effective in open fields, exposing Russian troops to Ukrainian drones. Although Russia has attempted direct crossings, many of these have failed, and the improvised vehicles could provide a temporary solution. Analysts warn that if these vehicles become more common, the Kazennaya Torets river could become a less significant barrier for the Russian advance.