Three settlements captured by Russians on the strategic front in Donetsk region: is the defense crumbling?
Yesterday, June 27, brought new suspicions about the state of the Ukrainian front in the south of Donetsk region. According to Ukrainian analysts and monitoring tools, Russian troops made a significant breakthrough in the Novopavlivka direction, capturing three settlements and advancing in two more settlements. Such news is alarming and reminds us that the front may weaken even more if the current pace of advance continues. According to updated maps of the DeepState online resource, which analyzes the situation on the front line, Russian troops have gained control over the villages of Novosilka, Zaporizhzhia and Odradne. In addition, observers note the advancement of mountain units of militants near the Yalta and Vesely districts, which further complicates the defense of Ukrainian positions in this sector. Given previous reports that noted the rapid breakdown of defense lines and the loss of positions, the current data confirm the trend towards the gradual destruction of the Ukrainian front. The American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) also expressed concern in its next analysis. It reports that pro-Russian bloggers are spreading information that Russian militants have allegedly achieved success in the direction North of Komar, North of Shevchenko, west of Vilny Pole and south of Novopol. However, this data has not yet received official confirmation from Ukrainian or international intelligence, so it remains the subject of careful observation. According to the evening report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, over the past day, the Ukrainian military has repelled ten enemy attacks in the areas of the settlements of Shevchenko, Fedorivka, as well as in the directions of Zaporizhzhia, Mirne, Perestroika, Yalta and Komar. At the same time, the fighting continues, and as of 22:00 on June 27, six active combat clashes have not yet ended. This indicates a tense situation and the need for additional efforts to strengthen the defensive borders. Against the background of these events, the question arises again: has the most painful moment for Ukrainian forces begun, when the front is collapsing, and the Russian advance calls into question the possibility of a significant counteroffensive? Tensions are growing in the region, and military experts warn of the need to be on alert. At the same time, the Ukrainian army is making maximum efforts to contain the enemy, but the situation remains complex and unpredictable. In general, the situation in the south of Donetsk region remains tense and dynamic. The analysis shows that Russian troops have made a significant breakthrough, capturing several strategic points, which may have serious consequences for the further development of the front line. Whether the enemy's advance will stop, and what the reaction of the Ukrainian defenders will be, is a question that remains open in the context of the current hostilities.