“Russian invaders are trying to get around Pokrovsk from the west – Khortytsia dawn on January 27, 20:23 Set up: Pokrovsk, Donetsk region (photo: Reuters/Anton Shynkarenko) at the front for the Russian occupiers remains Pokrovsk of Donetsk region, which they are trying to bypass. This was stated”, – Write On: ua.news
Pokrovsk, Donetsk Region (Photo: Reuters/Anton Shynkarenko)
On the front, the main direction for the Russian invaders is the Pokrovsk Donetsk region, which they try to bypass from the west.
This was stated by a representative of the operational-strategic group of Khortytsia troops Victor Tregubov on the air of Telemarhon the only news.
He also emphasized that heavy battles continue in the Pokrovsky direction, the situation is dynamic.
“This is their main ambition – that bypass Pokrovsk from the west. Accordingly, there are heavy battles, and Ukrainian troops try to stop them and not allow such coverage of the city and not interrupt the logistics paths. The situation is dynamic. Ukrainian troops are also located in the city of Pokrovsk, ”he said.
Answering questions about the situation in Toretsk, Tregubov reported on the constant rotation of Russian troops in this direction.
He also denied information about the full occupation of the Great Novosilka. He added that the fighting continues there, and the defense forces hold positions within the settlement.
Situation in the Pokrovsky direction – what is known
On January 10, the head of the Pokrovsky City Military Administration Serhiy Dobryak stated that the front line is located a few kilometers from the Pokrovsk Donetsk region. Almost all critical infrastructure in the city is destroyed.
On January 12, the military reported that the invaders changed tactics in the Pokrovsky direction and trying to get around the city from south to west to enter the Dnipropetrovsk region. The spokesman was Khortytsia Victor Tregubov confirmed that the invaders want to bypass Pokrovsk and Mirnograd from the southern direction.
At the Institute of War Study (ISW) on January 14 reported that Russian troops had cut several trails to the southwest and east of Pokrovsk – probably in an attempt to cover Pokrovsk and Mirnograd to violate the logistics of Ukraine’s defense forces and make them retreat from cities without fighting.
On January 16, it became known that the mine staff in Pokrovsk undermined its trunk so that Russian invaders could not reach underground tunnels. This mine is the only in Ukraine where coking coal was produced, a steel industry is needed.
On January 17, the People’s Deputy Marian Bezugla said that “the Russians went to Pokrovsk.” The Khortytsia was denied the statement and noted that the fighting on the approaches to agglomeration was ongoing.
The Commander -in -Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrsky stated that the forces of defense were making every effort to protect Pokrovsk.