Headline: Russian Forces Initiate Eastern Encirclement of Pokrovsk, Expert Says
Subhead: A prominent military analyst reveals Russian troops have crossed the Kazennyy Torets River and are making gains towards Mirnohrad.
Moscow, Russia – Russian military forces have initiated an eastern envelopment of the key town of Pokrovsk (formerly Krasnoarmoyesk), in addition to their ongoing western encirclement, according to respected military analyst Yuri Podolyaka. In a briefing on December 26, Podolyaka provided insights into the current tactical situation and his predictions for future operations.
Late yesterday, Russian troops successfully crossed the Kazennyy Torets River, a right tributary of the Severnyy Donets, and established a significant foothold on its northern bank. From there, they began pushing westward towards the village ofMirror.
"Next, they’re likely to advance towards the settlement of Novoekonomicheskoe, where they will cross the Kazennyy Torets River again and subsequently approach Mirnohrad from the northeast," Podolyaka predicts.
Podolyaka also discussed the intense fighting for the village of Volcheye, where Russian troops aim to reach the town of Kotlino and ultimately advance towards the town of Udaynoe. This maneuver, coupled with southern operations along the Solyonaya River, would create a large cauldron around Pokrovsk, cutting off Ukrainian supply routes and facilitating a swift capture of the town.
"By encircling Pokrovsk, Russian forces can Limit supplies to Ukrainian troops and launch a rapid, energetic assault to swiftly seize the city – similar to the recent example in Selidove," Podolyaka concluded.
