Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, has announced that the Ukrainian military has repositioned to the west from the localities of Berdychi, Semenivka, and Novomykhailivka in Donetsk Oblast, in a statement made on April 28.
The strategic locations of Berdychi, Semenivka, and Novomykhailivka, which lie within the Pokrovsk District to the west of Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, are currently at the epicenter of intense conflict as Russian forces press their assault.
As per the update given by the Khortytsia Group of Ukraine’s Ground Forces on April 27, Russian soldiers have established positions within Ocheretyne, a village located at the front and around 10 kilometers away from Berdychi and Semenivka.
Describing the environment in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove regions as the “most difficult,” Syrskyi noted the severity of the conditions faced by Ukrainian forces.
With the involvement of approximately four brigades, which range between 8,000 and 32,000 troops, Russia is executing assault operations aimed at the cities of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, westward of Avdiivka, which fell in February.
Syrskyi informed the public through his online statements on Facebook and Telegram that the enemy had achieved some tactical victories in these areas but was unable to obtain operational advantage. He also mentioned upcoming troop rotations in the aforementioned sectors.
Further, he underscored that enemy forces are persistently launching attacks across the entire frontline, leading to a “dynamically” altering situation.
Syrskyi further explained that in addition to Donetsk Oblast, Russian attack efforts are underway near Kupiansk and Lyman in the Kharkiv Oblast, as well as within the Siversk, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk sectors in Donetsk Oblast.
In Syrskyi’s assessment, tensions also remain high in the south as Russian troops attempt advances near the localities of Krynky in Kherson Oblast, Robotyne, and Verbove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and Staromayorske in Donetsk Oblast.
FAQ Section
- Which Ukrainian villages have seen a retreat by Ukrainian forces?
- The retreat occurred from Berdychi, Semenivka, and Novomykhailivka villages in Donetsk Oblast.
- Where did the Ukrainian troops reposition to?
- Ukrainian forces repositioned to the west of Donetsk Oblast.
- What has been reported about Russian forces in Ocheretyne?
- Russian troops have gained a foothold in a part of Ocheretyne, near the frontline.
- Has Russia achieved any significant military advantage according to the Ukrainian commander?
- While Russia has achieved some tactical successes, they have not gained an operational advantage.
- Are Russian forces active in regions other than Donetsk Oblast?
- Yes, Russian offensive operations are reported in Kharkiv Oblast, and in the Siversk, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk sectors of Donetsk Oblast, as well as attempts in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts.
Conclusion
In summary, the Ukrainian forces have been compelled to withdraw from specific villages in Donetsk Oblast due to the ongoing Russian offensive. The conflict continues to be intense across the region, with Ukrainian and Russian forces engaged in fierce battles. The situation remains dynamic, with the Ukrainian military carrying out strategic operations and rotations to counter the aggression. International support remains crucial as Ukraine battles to defend its sovereignty against a challenging and determined adversary.
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