The situation near Kurakhove has sharply escalated, with Russian forces increasing pressure from the north and south, forcing Ukrainian forces to retreat from key defensive positions.
This was reported by the military correspondent Bohdan Miroshnykov.
«In the past 24 hours, the enemy has made significant advances, unfortunately. There is a possibility that Kurakhove might follow the fate of Selydove. Currently, key defensive positions are already located 6-10 km northwest of the city», – he noted.
Military expert Kostyantyn Mashovets also stated that the occupiers are concentrating forces specifically in this direction, and suggested that the battle for Kurakhove may not even take place, after which, likely, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will have to retreat to the northern shore of the Kurakhove reservoir.
Intense battles are also ongoing on the outskirts of the city. According to a Ukrainian Armed Forces lieutenant with the call sign «Alex», Russian forces are mainly conducting infantry attacks on several fronts — Novodmytrivka and Yasna Polyana, trying to encircle Kurakhove.
«Overall, there are no good news for you from the Kurakhove direction today. You will find out later», – he wrote.