This was announced by the spokesperson for the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group (OSG) of Ukrainian forces, Nazar Voloshyn, on the air of the United News National telethon.
As noted, the enemy is trying to transfer new military units, to resupply them, but this happens in different ways in different directions.
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In particular, a group of about 20,000-25,000 military personnel of the aggressor country has gathered in the Chasiv Yar direction.
He noted that Avdiivka, Bakhmut, and Novopavlivka directions remain the hottest spots in the direction of the Khortytsia OSG, the situation has escalated in the last week, heavy fighting continues, but the situation is controlled by the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
As Nazar Voloshyn noted, the enemy is currently trying to seize the strategic initiative and break through the front line, having concentrated its forces in these areas, creating a certain advantage in means and personnel.
"The enemy is also attacking along the entire front line, and has tactical success in some directions. But lately, there has been a dynamic change in the situation," the spokesman added.
The invaders is currently trying to bypass the city on the flanks in order to "take it in a vise".
Earlier, Defense Express reported that russia's objective is to seize Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region before the so-called Victory Day on May 9th. If Ukrainian forces manage to maintain their position, russia's plans for a counteroffensive in June will be foiled.
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