Russian forces advance in Chasiv Yar – UK Defence Intelligence

UK Defence Intelligence has reported in its 28 October assessment that Russian occupation forces have advanced in the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast.

Source: UK Defence Intelligence update from 28 October 2024

Details: The intelligence report suggests that Russian forces have highly likely crossed the canal in southern Chasiv Yar and approached the town’s boundaries.

"In the central part of the canal district, it is likely Russian Forces have made limited advances west of the canal into the eastern part of Chasiv Yar. However, it is highly likely that the central and northern parts of the canal district remain fiercely contested, with Russian Forces unable to consolidate in these areas," the UK Defence Intelligence update reads.

Russian forces had been unable to cross the canal from mid-July 2024 and until recently due to extensive defensive measures taken by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Background:

• On 25 October, UK Defence Intelligence reported that the Russian army had advanced towards the town of Selydove in Donetsk Oblast, which is on the road to the important logistics hub of Pokrovsk.
• Prior to that, UK intelligence reported on 18 October that Russian forces would likely continue to advance towards the city of Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast in the weeks to come.

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