Russia advancing towards Pokrovsk, likely having captured village of Shevchenko – UK intelligence, map
UK Defence Intelligence has analysed the advance of Russian forces in Donetsk Oblast, specifically on the Pokrovsk front.
Source: UK Defence Intelligence update dated 15 December on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Details: UK intelligence reported that Russian troops have made new advances south of Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub in Donetsk Oblast.
Russian forces are now reportedly about 3 km from the southern outskirts of Pokrovsk, likely having captured the village of Shevchenko, which lies at the intersection of two critical roads leading to the city.
UK intelligence suggests that Russia is likely to continue its offensive towards Pokrovsk while also advancing west to the south of the city.
UK Defence Intelligence also noted that Russian troops have likely crossed the northeastern logistics route of Velyka Novosilka, the Т-05-18.
The update explained that in early December, Ukrainian forces regained control of the village of Novyi Komar and are continuing to hold the only supply route to Velyka Novosilka from the north.
Background:
- In early December, UK intelligence noted that most recent Russian advances had been concentrated on three fronts in Donetsk Oblast.
- Meanwhile, NATO data confirms that the rapid advance of Russian troops has significantly accelerated in recent weeks. However, Alliance analysts expect this momentum to slow down after Pokrovsk if the Russians succeed in capturing it.
- On 14 December, Colonel Ants Kiviselg, Head of the Estonian Defence Forces Intelligence Centre, stated that Ukrainian troops are experiencing intense pressure from Russian forces on the Pokrovsk front.
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