Russian forces have continued attacks intended to expand control around the town of Bakhmut in the east of Ukraine, which russia seized in May 2023. Its forces have advanced to occupy eastern parts of the village of Ivanivske and are attacking Ukrainian positions in Bohdanivka, the UK Defense Intelligence reports.
On this axis, russia’s immediate operational objective is almost certainly to occupy Chasiv Yar, located approximately 5 km from the front line. Despite some gradual tactical gains, it is highly unlikely that russian forces are currently able to attempt a full-scale assault on the town.
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