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Day 819.
Today, quite a few news came out from the direction of large fresh York.
Here, after months of comparative inactivity, Russian forces drastically increased the strength of their offensive operations, aimed at the villages of Staromajorske and Urożyne
These villages, located south of Wielka Nowosilki, have a tactical and symbolic importance due to the fact that they are the last settlements that Ukrainian forces recovered during the counteroffensive summertime of 2023.
The low strength of fighting in erstwhile months resulted from the fact that both sides had to pass a crucial number of kilometres across open fields to get closer to the front line of defense, making these attacks very dangerous
However, according to analysts, in the face of this apparent inactivity, Ukrainian forces could decision any of their personnel to other, hotter places on the front line
This relocation, combined with the deficiency of material that Ukrainian forces have been facing in fresh months, may have given Russians the chance to make fast advancement at the borders of Staromajorsk and Urożyne.
The main goal of the Russian forces in this area is the large Novosilka
This settlement serves as an crucial fortress surrounded from all sides by rivers, as well as as a logistics hub, supplying all confederate settlements.
Obtaining the large Novosilka would let Russian forces to origin crucial harm to Ukrainian logistics throughout the area and defeat the main fortress along the confederate line.
In addition, Russian forces are seeking a possible link with their operations in the south-eastern Donetsk region, which aim to orbit Wuhledar after multiple failures in frontal attacks.
Recent reports indicate that Russian forces intensified the usage of circulating ammunition, aiming for deep Ukrainian positions distant from the direct front line.
Geolocated movie material captured Lancet's attack against Ukrainian artillery systems stationed close Wielka Nowosilka.
In addition, Russian forces late reported the demolition of a critical bridge on the river Mokre Jały in Wielka Nowosilka, which aimed to disrupt Ukrainian logistics operations between the main city and confederate settlements.
The movie footage shows the ground-to-air impact of Kh-38ML, which caused a partial demolition of the bridge.
These 2 attacks indicate that Russian forces have utilized the deficiency of air defence systems in fresh weeks to increase the depth of the attacks, which the Ukrainians are already trying to solve thanks to the continued influx of materials from the American aid package.
In fresh weeks, Russian forces have made advancement west of Staromajsk, moving a mile and a half ahead
If you look at the topographic map, you'll see that this area is comparatively high.
The main fight was in fact about control over the hill: due to the fact that the hill is just above the village, and its failure would mean direct access to the settlement by the Russians.
A fresh abrupt Russian attack pushed Ukrainian defence off the hill and for this reason the latest reports indicate that dense fighting is already underway inside Staromajorska, although Ukrainian forces are putting strong resistance.
In the area south of Urożajne dense clashes have been reported, which began with extended Russian bombings from the air above the settlement, aimed at creating conditions for later mechanized attacks and infantry.
Russian forces made any marginal advancement and reached the confederate houses of the settlement
Despite their efforts, they failed to accomplish a decisive breakthrough.
Due to strong resistance, the Russian strategy relied on alternating polling attacks further east, seeking fresh axes to maneuverate Ukrainian defence.
Geolocalised images uncover successful Ukrainian defensive operations in Urożajne, including the usage of FPV drones and artillery attacks to halt Russian mid-size attacks.
In particular, Ukrainian forces managed to repel a Russian attack involving a tank and 2 armoured infantry vehicles, with a single Ukrainian tank effectively remaining on the ground.
The footage shows how the Ukrainian tank hits straight the Russian tank, and moments later 2 armored infantry vehicles begin a fast retreat.
Additional geolocated movie material shows Ukrainian infantry starting respective successful counterattacks aimed at Russian hangars positions.
As a consequence of these counterattacks, Ukrainians recovered much of the area and captured respective Russian prisoners.
Source: Reports from Ukraine
