In the south of Donetsk region, russian forces have made advances in several areas along a 20 km wide front. Russian forces have seized control of several small towns and advanced up to 9 km in some areas within the space of a week. These advances follow from russia gaining control of Vuhledar at the beginning of October 2024, the UK Defense Intelligence reports.
Also in the south of Donetsk region, russian forces seized the town of Hirnyk and claim to have captured Kurakhivka. 15 km southeast of Pokrvosk, russia seized Selydove, which likely further sets conditions for russia to threaten the logistics hub of Pokrovsk.
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Russia continues to prioritize the south of Donetsk frontlines, maintaining favourable force ratios in this sector, which partly explains the increased pace of russian advances. Despite heavy personnel losses, russia continues to recruit in high numbers to sustain its operations in the south of Ukraine.
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