ISW: Russians advance near Kurakhove and Toretsk
Russian forces gained ground in Donetsk Oblast, with assaults damaging Ternivska Dam and pressuring Ukrainian positions near Vuhledar, ISW says.
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Russia claims street battles in crucial Ukrainian logistics center Kurakhove, pushes eastern offensive
Russian forces are executing a coordinated attack on Kurakhove from multiple directions, threatening a key Ukrainian military supply route and one of the Donetsk Oblast’s primary power generation facilities. Kurakhove also serves as a gateway to the strategic city of Pokrovsk.
Russia severely damages critical infrastructure in Pokrovsk, key Ukrainian logistics hub
Russian forces are now just 7 kilometers (4 miles) from the town, which has seen its population plummet from 48,000 to 13,050 in six weeks.
Kursk offensive fails to divert enough troops as Russians advance to key logistics hub in Donbas
The Ukrainian military's ability to sustain its eastern defensive positions is at risk as Russian forces close in on Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast. The town's strategic railway junction and road network are vital for moving troops, equipment, and evacuating wounded soldiers from the front lines.