The threat of advances by Russian occupiers in Donetsk and Luhansk regions is increasing: analysts report new enemy achievements
On the night of June 15, the analytical project DeepState published its updated report on the front line situation, which discusses the activation of Russian military activities in eastern Ukraine. According to their information, the enemy has made progress in directions previously considered stable and is strengthening its positions near several strategic settlements in the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Based on the released combat maps, Russian forces have carried out partial advances on two key fronts. First, near Bilohorivka, located in Luhansk region, the enemy is attempting to consolidate its positions and is engaging in active hostilities in the Siversky direction. Second, in Donetsk region, Russian units have advanced near settlements of Odradne and Zaporizhzhia, situated along the Novopavlivskyi direction. This increases tension in the region and creates new challenges for Ukrainian defense forces, who are currently doing their utmost to hold back the enemy’s advance. It is important to note that, according to official information from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as of the morning of June 15, Ukrainian defenders repelled 178 enemy attacks in a single day. The main tension is concentrated in the areas of Pokrovsk, Novopavlivske, and Toretsk — the sites of the most intense fighting. The situation remains tense, as the enemy continues attempts to break through and tries to consolidate on captured positions. While fierce battles continue in the east, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the Ukrainian Armed Forces managed to push Russian troops out of the border zone on the northern frontiers of Sumy region. In his statement on June 14, he emphasized that Ukrainian soldiers are regaining control over important territories, including the liberation of Andriivka — one of the strategically significant settlements occupied by the enemy. This news indicates that Ukrainian defenders are actively taking the initiative in efforts to repel the enemy and liberate occupied territories. At the same time, the situation in the east remains very difficult: Russian troops are intensifying their offensive activities daily and are trying to secure and advance to new frontiers. Operational data confirm that the battle for control over the region continues with even greater persistence, and the potential consequences for the country’s security depend on the ability of Ukrainian forces to respond swiftly to changing circumstances. Overall, the situation at the front remains complex and unpredictable. The enemy continues attempts to push forward in the two most tense directions of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, seeking to deepen their hold on occupied territories. Despite the difficulties, Ukraine demonstrates determination and resilience in defending its independence and protecting every inch of its land. In political and military circles, there is now a particularly urgent discussion about further steps and international community assistance in countering aggression.