Russia has made further gains to the south of Pokrovsk, a key logistical hub in Donetsk region. Russian forces are currently approximately 3 km from the southern outskirts of Pokrovsk, having reportedly taken the village of Shevchenko. Shevchenko itself lies at an intersection of two routes leading into Pokrovsk. Russia will likely continue to make gains towards Pokrovsk whilst continuing to advance westwards to the south of the town, the UK Defense Intelligence reports.
Russian forces have highly likely intersected Velyka Novosilka’s north-eastern logistics route, the T-05-18. In early December, Ukrainian forces reportedly regained control of the village of Novyi Komar, and continue to maintain one remaining supply route to Velyka Novsilka from the north.
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