Critical Frontline Situation: Pokrovs’k and Myrnohrad at Risk of Encirclement, Kostiantynivka in Half-Encirclement
Amid ongoing heavy fighting and strategic maneuvers by Russian forces, the situation in eastern Ukraine is becoming increasingly tense.
Former commander of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade ‘Azov’, Bohdan ‘Tavr’ Krotifych, in his recent social media post on platform X, highlighted that the front line in Donetsk region is reaching a critical state.
According to him, the cities of Pokrovs’k and Myrnohrad are almost on the verge of being encircled, which complicates logistics and endangers Ukrainian defenders.
Kostiantynivka is already in a semi-encirclement, further straining the military situation.Krotifych pointed out that this development is not sudden but has been evolving over a period of time due to strategic errors and a lack of clear military vision among leadership.
He reports that Russian troops continue advancing toward Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka, with the front lines becoming blurred and the boundaries of combat zones gradually eroded.
This results in the depletion of reserves, dispersal of units along the entire front, and reports of small territorial gains masked as victories.He emphasized that current issues are linked to personnel reassignments, poorly coordinated command decisions, and a lack of coherent strategic planning.
Krotifych criticizes recent appointments of commanders, asserting that these moves might worsen the crisis by further destabilizing the situation, especially as failures are often blamed on ineffective leadership.The former officer affirms that the urgent need for rapid decision-making and strategic foresight is recognized by all military personnel on the ground.
Acting on principles of honor and conscience, he calls for a responsible approach from Ukraine’s military leadership, warning that ignoring the deteriorating situation could have dire consequences.
The message underscores the importance of swift, decisive action to prevent Ukraine’s forces from being fully encircled in the eastern territories.This candid account from a seasoned military officer underscores the gravity of the current crisis and calls for a reassessment of strategic tactics to secure the frontline and avoid catastrophic outcomes.