Russians advance in several settlements of Donetsk Oblast – DeepState

Analysts from the DeepState project updated their map on the night of 5-6 January, reporting that Russian forces had advanced in a number of settlements in Donetsk Oblast.

Source: DeepState

Quote: "The enemy has advanced in Toretsk, Zelene, Petropavlivka, near Vozdvyzhenka, Baranivka and Pishchane."

Background:

• Fierce fighting continues in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, where the line of contact has divided the city in two. The Russians are using scorched earth tactics to destroy the city's infrastructure and the positions of the Ukrainian military.
• The Russians are focusing on the destruction of high-rise buildings, forcing Ukrainian defenders to retreat to shelters and then retake their positions.

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