Putin Claims Russian Forces Captured Svятогorск and Encircled 13…

Mr. Putin also added that the 'West' formation of troops blocked a large formation of troops on the eastern shore of the Krasnooskolsk Reservoir.

Consensus

Vladimir Putin made statements about Russian military advances in the Donbas during a press conference at the SCO summit in Bишкек.
Putin claimed that Russian forces had captured 270 km² of territory in Donetsk Oblast during August.
Putin stated that 13 Ukrainian battalions were encircled by Russian forces near the Krasnooskolskoe reservoir.
Putin mentioned that Russian forces had captured Svятогorск in the Donetsk region.
Putin said that Russian forces were advancing toward Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, and Druzhkivka, with only 1.5 to 3 km remaining to reach these cities.
Putin claimed that Russian forces were conducting urban combat in Drobopil and that the area was a key logistics center.
The statements were made during a press conference following the SCO summit in Bishkek.

Independent researchers report that Russian-controlled territory in Ukraine decreased in August, with Russia gaining only 90.35 km² and Ukraine liberating at least 129.81 km². — tg_theinsider
No independent source confirms the capture of Svятогorск or any attack attempt on it; the town is located 9 km from the frontline. — tg_theinsider
The claim that nearly 5,000 Ukrainian troops are encircled in a 'kotl' is false; they are not in encirclement. — tg_theinsider
Putin stated that the encirclement was physical and complete, with Russian forces tightening the ring. — kommerzant
Putin stated that Russian forces had already begun destroying the encircled Ukrainian troops. — vedomosti