Russian forces are infiltrating Kostiantynivka, pressure growing on Sloviansk-Kramatorsk front – DeepState
Russian forces are continuing to intensify pressure on the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast and the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk front.
Source: DeepState, a Ukrainian group of military analysts
Quote: "The enemy is continuing to pressure Kostiantynivka, making constant infiltration attempts. They are trying to establish positions inside the city itself in order to reinforce their infantry presence and consolidate their hold on the area. One of their main objectives remains taking control of the section of the city between Illinivka and Novodmytrivka. If the enemy succeeds in occupying the latter, the entire Ukrainian grouping defending Chasiv Yar could face the threat of encirclement. Logistics to the city have long been severely complicated, as the enemy enjoys air superiority created by its large number of drones."
Details: DeepState said that while Russian forces are pressing their infantry assault on Kostiantynivka, they are simultaneously using artillery and guided aerial bombs to destroy the city. The surrounding urban area is also under constant attack, and Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka and Druzhkivka are gradually being reduced to ruins. They warn that it is currently extremely dangerous to be there.
The analysts also highlighted the section stretching roughly from Yampil to Minkivka. Russian forces are increasing pressure on the defence forces positions. Ukrainian commanders are preparing for an escalation in assault operations, describing this area as the next major direction of attack after any potential capture of Kostiantynivka. At present, Russian artillery is targeting potential advance routes and destroying minefields.
According to DeepState, Russian forces are continuously conducting infiltration attempts and probing the line of contact for weak points, which unfortunately do exist. They have identified opportunities to advance near Ozerne and Kryva Luka, but the defence forces are doing everything possible to prevent Russian troops from pushing deeper into the area. Rai-Oleksandrivka and Mykolaivka are regarded as priority objectives for the Russian military in this sector. Russian drones are also actively targeting Ukrainian logistics.
The analysts added that Sloviansk and Kramatorsk are being relentlessly bombarded with guided aerial bombs, multiple-launch rocket systems, Shahed and FPV drones that fly through city streets, targeting civilians and cars at random.
They stressed that explosions continue throughout the night, particularly due to Russian multiple-launch rocket system strikes, which are gradually reducing the cities to ruins. According to DeepState, Russian forces can now keep areas up to 40 km beyond the line of contact under constant fire, posing a serious threat to any movement. The Sloviansk-Kramatorsk urban area is gradually becoming isolated, and, according to the analysts, it may soon only be accessible for essential military operations. Life in these cities is becoming increasingly dangerous as technology-driven warfare continues to dominate.
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