Russian forces have made significant advances in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, capturing several villages including Severnoye, Stepove, and potentially more territories near Avdiivka. These developments follow the Russian capture of Avdiivka earlier in February, marking a continued push westward and northwest of Avdiivka. Ukrainian military spokesmen and various sources confirm the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from these areas amidst heavy fighting and significant losses, including thousands of deaths, described as a Pyrrhic victory. The strategic significance of Avdiivka and surrounding villages, including Orlivka and Berdychi, has been highlighted, with Russian forces maintaining a high tempo of offensive operations to exploit tactical opportunities and press on Ukrainian positions in areas like Krasnohorivka. The terrain west of Avdiivka is expected to slow Russian advances, yet the momentum gained suggests a concerted effort to expand control in the region.
The consequences of the Ukrainian failure to build a strong second defensive line behind Avdiivka over the past two years are playing out now. Russian forces have advanced 6-7km west of Avdiivka in the past week at a consistent rate. https://t.co/Ev0oID5UHX
Russian troops have entered the village of Robotyne in #Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region, the focal point of many recent attacks, the Interfax news agency reports, citing #Russia’s defense ministry. https://t.co/7dcHCrGzbh
ANALYSIS AVDEEVKA FRONT, FEB 29 2024 RuAF has continued its relentless offensive on the Avdeevka front. Yesterday the major parts of the settlements Berdychi (1), Orlivka (2) and Tonenke (3) was captured. If the offensive is fast or slow depends on what you compare to. Compared… https://t.co/L2H5Je9z11
After taking the strategic northeast Ukrainian town of Avdiivka two weeks ago, Russian forces have seized three more villages in the past few days, suggesting a growing momentum in their advance. https://t.co/OssC2DWDGx
"After taking the strategic northeast Ukrainian town of Avdiivka two weeks ago, Russian forces have seized three more villages in the past few days, suggesting a growing momentum" https://t.co/6mnBasomOw
Russian troops under the heavy cover of artillery infiltrating part of Krasnohorivka. (https://t.co/E5kPQ97hyZ) https://t.co/btVfCI9q3C
Russian troops making more penetration attempts across the frontline After Ukrainian withdrawal from Avdiyivka: Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade repelled Russian infiltration attempt in Krasnohorivka https://t.co/5lSRFVriwi https://t.co/QiVyeFddtt
The seizure of Avdiivka has allowed Russian forces to press on positions that Ukrainian forces have manned for a shorter period than Ukrainian positions in Avdiivka or further west, and Russian forces are likely sustaining a high operational tempo to try to exploit this tactical… https://t.co/o6L1VGyHmt https://t.co/THo2bUMp1S
Russian troops have captured the Ukrainian village of Stepove, about 7 miles northwest of Avdiivka, the Russian Defense Ministry said Monday. https://t.co/LrHN9PTDdn
Russian troops have captured the Ukrainian village of #Stepove, about 11 kilometers (7 miles) northwest of #Avdiivka, the Russian defense ministry says. #Ukraine https://t.co/v0PdHxKHP7
#Ukraine: #Russia has made considerable gains since taking Avdiivka - it appears its forces have advanced into Orlivka and Berdychi https://t.co/eZik6hjnzg https://t.co/tMZtiQeEGH
⚡️ISW: Russia may seize more territory near Avdiivka, but rough terrain will slow their advance. Russian forces may be able to make more gains north and northwest of Avdiivka, but rough terrain in areas farther west will slow down advancing troops. https://t.co/ZzcQuq2tT4
Russian forces are likely attempting to create an operational maneuver force for the exploitation of recent Russian advances in the Avdiivka direction. (1/3) https://t.co/6VJprNnp6o https://t.co/THo2bUMp1S
NEW: Russian forces are attempting to exploit tactical opportunities offered by the Russian seizure of Avdiivka and appear to be maintaining a relatively high tempo of offensive operations aimed at pushing as far as possible in the Avdiivka area before Ukrainian forces establish… https://t.co/ZpWIyFg0Lz
Russian troops are advancing west and northwest of Avdiivka in Donetsk region, following Lastochkino, capturing the villages of Stepove and Severne - DeepState analysts https://t.co/0e2TmY82DQ
Russian forces have taken the remains of Stepove, north of Avdiivka, or whatever is left of it. It took them thousands of deaths in this small settlement alone after numerous attempts to eventually occupy it after the AFU left the vicinity. This is a true Pyrrhic victory. https://t.co/QZfWxGVIwx
Russia’s defense ministry says its forces have taken control of the village of #Severne near #Avdiivka, a Ukrainian town it captured earlier in February. #Ukraine https://t.co/Eq9AeBn2Qy
The speaker of the Separate Special Group of Troops "Tavria" of the AFU Dmytro Likhovoy confirmed the withdrawal of the Ukrainian army from the villages of Severnoye and Stepnoye near Avdiivka. https://t.co/ZBP1L3OQK7
UKRAINE MILITARY SPOKESMAN SAYS UKRAINE WITHDREW FROM VILLAGES OF SEVERNE AND STEPOVE IN DONETSK REGION
#Russia says its forces had made further progress in eastern #Ukraine by taking control of the village of Severne near #Avdiivka. No confirmation from Kyiv yet https://t.co/AOlhELmHkR
Russian troops liberated the village of Severnoye to the west of Avdeevka. Battered Ukrainian troops retreated to Tonenkoye, which is already being fought for #Avdeevka https://t.co/eIf9Khm3Dw