The Russians advanced north of Kurakhovo, more than 40% of the city was captured — ISW

This is stated in a new report of the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

Analysts also analyzed the statement of Ukrainian military commentator Kostyantyn Mashovets, who reported that Russian forces captured 60% of Kurakhovo. According to geolocation data reviewed by ISW, only 43% of the settlement has been captured so far.

Russian troops also continued offensive operations northeast of Kurakhovo near Novodmitrivka, Zora, Sontsivka, and Voznesenka, as well as in the direction of Dachny, Dalny, and in Kurakhovo itself.

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In addition, the occupiers continued offensive operations in the direction of Vugledar, but there were no confirmed advances. Attacks were observed northeast of Vugledar near Romanivka, Elizavetivka, Katerynivka, and Antonivka; to the north of Vugledar near Hannivka and Vesely Hay; and to the northwest of Vugledar — near Sukhoi Yal, Trudovoy, Uspenivka, Rozlyv, and Kostiantynopolsky.

It is noted that for the offensive, the Russian forces are using two assault groups formed from units of the 8th Combined Arms Army and the 39th Motorized Rifle Brigade to pin down the Ukrainian forces south of Kurakhovo.

ISW also notes that on November 27, Ukrainian troops regained their positions in Toretsk, Donetsk region. According to geolocation video materials published on November 26, it is about positions in the central part of Toretsk. Russian troops carried out offensive operations near Toretsk itself; to the northeast of Toretsk, near Diliivka; and to the west of Toretsk — near Shcherbinivka.

The occupiers also managed to advance slightly to the southeast and south of Pokrovsk, in particular to the west of Krutoy Yar and in the western part of Petrivka.