Well, we are waiting for Ukraine to confirm, and they have. But they are far more cryptic, as of this morning

The defensive operation in the Bakhmut direction continues, - Syrsky.

Our soldiers are moving forward in some sectors of the front, while the enemy is losing equipment and manpower.

https://t.me/c/1477643542/23213

They will lift the fog after they have firm control. It’s a well trodden pattern.

There are also signals of possible lines of withdrawal.

The "administration" of Kharkiv region appointed by the Russian Federation called on local residents to evacuate

Evacuation is allegedly carried out as a precautionary measure related to shelling and to protect civilians. Currently, several dozen settlements with about 3 thousand people living are under Russian control.

Earlier, the evacuation was announced by the " authorities" of the captured part of Zaporozhye and Kherson regions.

t.me/ru_FTP/37451

Russians still control a few hamlets in the Kharkiv region.

There are others. So we shall see. But the panic in the Russian information space is very real.