Russia is making more and more progress around the city Łymanlocated north of Kramatorska – the most important city in Donetsk circuit.
Ukraine. Russia increases the advantage
The Ukrainian analytical project Deepstate said that the Russian army has an advantage on the New-Kateryniwka-Newske section and still goes forward. She achieved tactical success in the vicinity of New and News. The assaults are carried out in the direction of Nowomęchywywka.
“Unfortunately, in this area the situation for the defensive troops does not look good. You can see the inefficient use of resources by a brigade dealing with the responsibility zone, poor situational awareness and the advantage of the Russians in the number of drones and assault possibilities. Infantry also contributes to the success of the Russian army, which exerts continuous pressure on the positions of the Ukrainian army,”
The summary added that The situation deteriorates and “it should be saved”.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the last day around the city Łyman Russia has attacked 22 times. She tried to rub near Nowojehoriwka, Nowe, Kołodiazi, Jampoliwka, Nadija and in the direction of Nowomchaywywka.
Experts from Institute of War Studies (ISW) They suggest that Russian forces could use their extensive abutment northeast of Łyman to support the capture of Borowa or Łyman himself.
War in Ukraine. Strategically important place
The General Staff of the Armed Forces 165 combat clashes. The Ukrainian army refutes both air and terrestrial attacks.
“Our soldiers inflict significant losses in the workpiece and equipment, actively weakening the enemy's offensive potential at the back. In general, the Russians lost the last day of 1350 soldiers. Also destroyed 13 tanks, 25 armored armored vehicles, 31 artillery systems, 2 rocket systems, 28 drones, 15 rockets, 70 car equipment units” – Doned.
The area around the city of Łyman is an important zone because they are located intersection of circuits Donetski, Lugansk and Kharkiv. The army with control in this area can affect logistics, supply or army movements.