Support us on Patreon
Eng
Esp
Support us on Patreon

Forbes: Major Russian assault looms near Pokrovsk despite Ukrainian tactical successes

Russian forces prepare for Pokrovsk siege in Donetsk Oblast while maintaining pressure on Ukrainian positions in Dalnie salient and surrounding areas.
byYuri Zoria
10/12/2024
2 minute read
forbes major russian assault looms despite ukrainian tactical successes near pokrovsk forces prepare siege donetsk oblast while maintaining pressure positions dalnie salient surrounding areas advancing toward fortress city troops launched
Map: Forbes
Forbes: Major Russian assault looms near Pokrovsk despite Ukrainian tactical successes
Russian forces are advancing toward the fortress city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, while Ukrainian troops launched a limited counterattack near Velyka Novosilka, Forbes reported on 9 December.
Russia continues efforts to capture Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, a crucial logistics and transport hub for Ukraine's eastern front. Overall, Russia's efforts are concentrated on Donetsk Oblast and repelling Ukrainian forces from Russia's Kursk Oblast.
The UK Defense Ministry confirmed
that Russian forces have made gradual gains and are now just 6-7 km from Pokrovsk. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces face potential encirclement in the Dalnie salient, according to the Center for Defense Strategies. The Institute for the Study of War said that "Russian forces have continued to use frontal mechanized and dismounted infantry assaults to advance slowly but gradually into eastern and central Kurakhove and south of Kurakhove into Dalnie."
Map: ISW
The situation involves approximately 10,000 Ukrainian troops from eight battalions and four brigades facing up to 18,000 Russian troops from nine regiments and brigades in the Dalnie area. The Russians could potentially cut across the salient between Bahatyr and Novotroitske, threatening Ukrainian positions.
"The upcoming battle for Pokrovsk will mark the apex of the enemy's offensive operation in the southwestern theater of operations in 2024," the Center for Defense Strategies predicted.
The offensive's timeline could be affected by winter weather and Russian losses in Kursk Oblast. Additionally, Forbes says that the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump could impact Ukrainian forces by potentially cutting off critical US ammunition supplies starting next month. Related:

To suggest a correction or clarification, write to us here

You can also highlight the text and press Ctrl + Enter

Please leave your suggestions or corrections here



    Euromaidan Press

    We are an independent media outlet that relies solely on advertising revenue to sustain itself. We do not endorse or promote any products or services for financial gain. Therefore, we kindly ask for your support by disabling your ad blocker. Your assistance helps us continue providing quality content. Thank you!