The russian Ground Forces (RGF) have likely achieved a limited break-in of an eastern suburb of Chasiv Yar, a town located approximately 8 km to the west of Bakhmut in the east of Ukraine. They have also likely taken control of Ivanivske, a village southeast of Chasiv Yar. Heavy fighting is reported in the urban areas, with the Armed Forces of Ukraine contesting the RGF advances. Russian forces likely remain on the east side of a canal that runs through the city which presents an obstacle to their advance, the UK Defense Intelligence reports.
It is highly likely that the RGF is employing a dismounted infantry approach to clearing the suburbs, and that the russian casualty rate is high. The Armed Forces of Ukraine report an artillery-centric assault on the city with thermobaric munitions in use. Chasiv Yar is likely of value to russia due to its strategic position on a plateau, as well as its historic use as a logistics hub for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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