UK intel: Russian forces set conditions for an attack on Pokrovsk

While Pokrovsk remains the main effort, renewed activity by Russian forces has been observed in Zaporizhzhia as well.

Oct 13, 2024 - 01:00

UK intel: Russian forces set conditions for an attack on Pokrovsk

The Avdiivka-Pokrovsk sector in eastern Ukraine likely remains the Russian main effort and has seen a high level of Russian operations over the past week.

These battlefield developments are important for understanding the current state of the frontline, and help predict future hotspots, in addition to assessing the challenges facing Ukrainian defense efforts against Russian Armed Forces.

As reported by the UK Ministry of Defense, it is highly likely that Russia is continuing to set conditions for an attack on Pokrovsk. Russian forces have partially encircled the outlying town of Selydove and will highly likely attempt to seize the town in the coming weeks.

The current situation on the frontline in the east of Ukraine. Pokrovsk is indicated via the white marker. Source: Deepstate.ua.

In the same sector, Russia has made gains into the center of the town of Toretsk. However, British military analysts note that progress has been slow and Russian positions in the town are vulnerable to Ukrainian counter-attacks.

In addition, following the seizure of Vuhledar at the beginning of October 2024, Russian forces have only made minor advances beyond the town, which lies on the intersection between the two key fronts of Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk.

In the Zaporizhzhia Oblast, there are some indications of an attempted re-invigoration of Russian offensive operations in the eastern part of the sector with Russian forces reportedly taking the village of Kamianske, on the main Zaporizhzhia-Melitopol road. This area has remained relatively static for over a year, but it remains to be seen whether Russian forces will be able to sustain further offensive operations in this area.

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