Headline: Heavy Fighting in Pokrovsk: Putin's Territorial Preferences, According to ISW”>Novovasylivka as Russian Forces Push on Ukraine’s East
Subhead: Outnumbered Ukrainian forces face a critical moment as Russian troops gain ground in the strategic village.
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Russian occupation forces are relentlessly pressing against Ukrainian defenses in the east, with the situation in Novovasylivka, south of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, growing increasingly dire. According to the monitoring project DeepState, Russian forces have been conducting intense assaults on the village since December 30, 2024, using infantry, armored fighting vehicles, and light armored tanks.
In a chaotic tactical environment, Russian forces have established a presence in various parts of Novovasylivka, often operating in close proximity to Ukrainian positions. The sheer number of Russian troops in the area could prove decisive, posing a significant threat to Ukrainian forces.
Meanwhile, along the southern flank near Chasovyi Yar, Russian forces are employing tactics involving small groups of troops to avoid heavy losses in equipment. Ukrainian forces report that the enemy is attempting to infiltrate their positions and advance towards the North Donetsk – Donbas canal.
Fierce battles continue around Pokrovsk, with Russian forces aiming to encircle the town and force Ukrainian troops to abandon their positions. Russian troops are pushing to reach the Pavlograd – Pokrovsk highway, threatening to cut off Ukrainian supply routes.
As the situation on the ground remains fluid, Ukrainian forces continue to defend their positions with unwavering determination. The outcome of these critical battles will have far-reaching implications for the broader conflict in eastern Ukraine.
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