Russian forces have continued to intensify their attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Donetsk region, but the Ukrainian military has reported little change at the front lines.
According to the General Staff, over 45 enemy attacks were repelled in the past day, with a focus on key locations like Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka. The forces also launched 17 air strikes and more than 20 multiple launch rocket system attacks.
The situation remains dire for Ukrainian positions west of the city of Bakhmut, where Ukrainian defense forces repelled about 20 enemy attacks. However, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of Ukrainian Land Forces, has stated that the Russian military is weakening its efforts and attempting to cover up its failures with false reports of progress.
Syrskyi also warned that if every soldier on their section of the front does not act decisively now, "the forward movement of our entire army depends on it." He shared a meeting with Ukrainian soldiers in Bakhmut who have already broken through Russian defenses and destroyed the myth of invincibility of Wagner fighters and Russian paratroopers.
Meanwhile, Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in the Donetsk area, reported operational successes, including the capture of strategic positions. However, he also noted that Russian special forces have been introduced into the area, suggesting a shift in tactics.
The situation remains fluid, with both sides engaged in heavy fire in areas like Avdiivka. Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, claims that Russian forces are advancing in the Avdiivka direction, but acknowledges that the situation is becoming increasingly difficult for both sides.
It appears that the conflict remains at a stalemate, with neither side able to gain significant ground. However, Syrskyi's warning about the importance of every soldier taking action now suggests that the situation could change rapidly if Ukraine can maintain momentum on its current front.
According to the General Staff, over 45 enemy attacks were repelled in the past day, with a focus on key locations like Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka. The forces also launched 17 air strikes and more than 20 multiple launch rocket system attacks.
The situation remains dire for Ukrainian positions west of the city of Bakhmut, where Ukrainian defense forces repelled about 20 enemy attacks. However, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of Ukrainian Land Forces, has stated that the Russian military is weakening its efforts and attempting to cover up its failures with false reports of progress.
Syrskyi also warned that if every soldier on their section of the front does not act decisively now, "the forward movement of our entire army depends on it." He shared a meeting with Ukrainian soldiers in Bakhmut who have already broken through Russian defenses and destroyed the myth of invincibility of Wagner fighters and Russian paratroopers.
Meanwhile, Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in the Donetsk area, reported operational successes, including the capture of strategic positions. However, he also noted that Russian special forces have been introduced into the area, suggesting a shift in tactics.
The situation remains fluid, with both sides engaged in heavy fire in areas like Avdiivka. Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, claims that Russian forces are advancing in the Avdiivka direction, but acknowledges that the situation is becoming increasingly difficult for both sides.
It appears that the conflict remains at a stalemate, with neither side able to gain significant ground. However, Syrskyi's warning about the importance of every soldier taking action now suggests that the situation could change rapidly if Ukraine can maintain momentum on its current front.