The war in Ukraine has been going on for almost a year, and the situation on the front is more unstable than ever. According to experts, the Russians intensify offensive activities in the Pokrovska and Kurachowa area in the Donetsk Oblast, forcing Ukrainian forces to phase out their positions.
Kurachowe and Pokrowsk: The Hottest Front Points
According to Ukrainian sources, the Russians occupied the Kurachov village, but the spokesperson for Ukrainian forces, Viktor Trehubow, denied the full business of the city. The fighting continues, and the Ukrainians hold defensive positions. Military expert Mariusz Cielma pointed out that the eventual failure of Kurachowy does not strategically change the situation on the front but is part of the gradual Russian advancement in the region.
City lap strategy
Russian forces usage a strategy to circular cities to avoid hard urban battles that favour defenders. A akin situation is presently taking place in Pokrowsk, where the Russians effort to cut down Ukrainian supply lines and force the defenders to withdraw.
Other Front Parts
In the south of Donbas, in the border area with the Zaporo region, Welyka Nowoslik is another mark of the Russian offensive. This town was the base of Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2023, but now Ukrainians gradually lose their positions there. On the another hand, in the Kharkiv region, Russians invade the town of Kupańsk, approaching respective kilometres from its borders. Ukrainian forces defy by maintaining their defensive lines.
Situation in the Donetsk Oblast
Although Russia formally announced the annexation of the Donetsk Oblast, full control of this region was not achieved. The capital of the circuit, Donetsk, is under Russian occupation, as is more than half of the territory, but the intense opposition of Ukraine prevents further progress. The expert stressed that despite the expanding attacks, the Russians would gain the full Donetsk circuit in 2025, and Ukrainians inactive control strategical cities specified as Zaporozhye and Kherson.
Other Interesting Front Points
An interesting point of the front is besides the course circuit, where Ukrainian forces entered in the summertime of 2024. Despite Russian counterattacks, Ukrainians inactive keep part of the area in Russia. The expert points out that this presence may be of political importance, influencing future peace negotiations. The situation in the Kherson region is now the most stable. The Dniepr River is simply a natural barrier that hinders the Russians from carrying out an effective offensive.
Factors affecting the position on the Front
The expert stressed that Russia's further advancement depends on the situation on the Ukrainian side – the availability of ammunition, weapons and human resources. An crucial origin will besides be the policy of president Donald Trump's fresh administration.
Sources
* Mariusz Cielm, military expert
* Ukrainian information sources
* Viktor Trehubow, spokesperson for Ukrainian forces
Force Number
* Oh, my God * According to estimates, Russia has about 300,000 soldiers on the front, while Ukraine has about 200,000.
* Since the start of the war, more than 10,000 people have died and millions have been displaced.
The overall situation on the front is uncertain, and the fighting continues with varying intensity. Let us follow further reports from the front and analyse the situation to realize what is happening in Ukraine.
