Russia expands control zone in Novogrigorovka in DPR with drones — expert

TASS · 🇷🇺 public Russia · Aug 23, 2026 · 138 words

Ukrainian military retreat Technological superiority (UAVs) Russian military advancement

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What to know about Ukrainian military retreat

Military expert Andrey Marochko informed TASS that Russian forces are using drone strikes to expand their control zone in Novogrigorovka, Donetsk People's Republic. Marochko claims that Ukrainian units have largely retreated from the area and that Russian forces have also nearly cleared the neighboring settlement of Raiskoye.

Propaganda risk 30%

Claims checked 4

Techniques found 2

Topics 3

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage

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Center100%

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What happened

Russia is expanding with the help of drone strikes its control zone in Novogrigorovka in the Donetsk People's Republic, from where almost all Ukrainian units retreated, military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS.

Why it matters

"The settlement of Novogrigorovka remains in the so-called gray zone.

Common ground

Our troops are systematically expanding their zone of control thanks to the operations of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

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Propaganda Score

confidence: 90%

Minor concerns. Some persuasive language detected, but largely factual.

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence

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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence

Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 4 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Russia is expanding with the help of drone strikes its control zone in Novogrigorovka in the Donetsk People's Republic”

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The claim is reported by TASS citing military expert Andrey Marochko. No other independent news organizations or authoritative sources corroborate this specific tactical movement in Novogrigorovka.

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web search NEUTRAL — Russia is expanding with the help of drone strikes its control zone in Novogrigorovka in the Donetsk People's Republic, from where almost all Ukrainian units retreated, military expert Andrey Marochko…
https://tass.com/defense/2176563

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web search NEUTRAL — Russian forces expanded their zone of control in eastern Sumy Region by about 60 square kilometers in one day, according to Military Review on September 23.
https://voennoedelo.com/en/posts/id20181-russian-forces-expa…

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web search NEUTRAL — Russia is expanding the production of key composite materials used in Geran-type strike drones and is constructing underground facilities at the Alabuga Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to protect its dron…
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian…

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Claim 2: “The settlement of Novogrigorovka remains in the so-called gray zone”

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The TASS report mentions the operational status of the area; however, no other independent sources confirm the 'gray zone' status of Novogrigorovka. Other results refer to a video game called 'Grayzone Warfare' or a news outlet called 'The Grayzone'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Currently, our guys and drones are actively operating in this sector. In fact, it is the UAVs that are expanding the zone of control in this area - both in the northern direction from Novogrigorovka, …
https://tass.com/defense/2176563

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web search NEUTRAL — How to Unlock DDM4 Phantom Lance EASILY in Grayzone WarfareSlick56K views • 4 months agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+). 41:23. Magnifier vs LPVO – Which is Better in Gray Zone Warfare?XYKO7K views • 2 month…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzBeKu8tMjU

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web search NEUTRAL — The editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, Max Blumenthal is an award-winning journalist and the author of several books, including best-selling Republican Gomorrah, Goliath, The Fifty One Day War, and The …
https://thegrayzone.com/2023/10/27/israels-military-shelled-…

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Claim 3: “the Russian military almost completely drove the Ukrainian army out of Raiskoye”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of unrelated French administrative websites and contains no information regarding Raiskoye or military movements.

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web search NEUTRAL — Je sollicite un avis sur mon projet CST entrepreneur/profession libérale
https://administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr…

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web search NEUTRAL — Administration numérique pour les étrangers en France
https://administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr…

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web search NEUTRAL — Accédez aux services numériques pour les étrangers en France, simplifiant vos démarches administratives et offrant des informations utiles.
https://administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr…

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Claim 4: “almost all Ukrainian units retreated [from Novogrigorovka]”

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The claim that Ukrainian units retreated from Novogrigorovka is only found in the TASS report citing Andrey Marochko. Other search results are irrelevant (cemeteries, satellite maps).

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web search NEUTRAL — Drone footage over military cemeteries in Ukraine reveals the scale of the military death toll. From small village graveyards to large urban burial sites, the number of graves of Ukrainian soldiers ki…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWpEOvQmCMI

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web search NEUTRAL — Satellite Novogrigorovka map (Ukraine, Donetsk region): share any place, ruler for distance measuring, find your location, routes building, address search. All streets and buildings location of Novogr…
https://satellites.pro/Novogrigorovka_map

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.