Russian forces, including the 71st Motorized Rifle Regiment, have intensified their military operations in eastern Ukraine, making significant territorial gains in multiple locations across Donetsk and Zaporizhia oblasts. Notable advances include a confirmed move into Robotyne, western Zaporizhia, where Russian troops placed their flag. In Donetsk, they have expanded their control by over 75 square kilometers in the past month, particularly around Avdiivka and Chasiv Yar. The ongoing offensive also threatens key logistics routes near Chasiv Yar, with heavy battles reported in the area. Russian milbloggers claimed further advances towards Sokil, threatening another Ukrainian defense line.
Russian forces recently made confirmed advances west of Avdiivka amid continued Russian offensive operations in the area on May 2. Geolocated footage published on May 2 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced north of Ocheretyne and south of Pervomaiske. (1/4) https://t.co/Mh90QwpDg5 https://t.co/KiIOnTQHVm
⚡️ Military: 'Great battle' ongoing for control of logistics routes near Chasiv Yar. Russian troops have continued to storm Chasiv Yar and nearby settlements in Donetsk Oblast for control of logistics routes, Nazar Voloshyn, the Khortytsia Group of Forces' spokesperson, said.
Russian troops continue to advance slowly towards Chasiv Yar, threatening to surround the key hillside town just outside of Bakhmut. https://t.co/A3r6xTqmYI https://t.co/Kpt3k5yiKB
Russian forces recently advanced NW of Avdiivka & reportedly made additional gains. Geolocated footage published on May 1 indicates that Russian forces advanced SW and west of Solovyove, and Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian forces advanced further towards Sokil. (1/3) https://t.co/UreRwJigsc https://t.co/AmmR6Z4azS
📷GIF showing Russian gains in the Avdiivka area between April 1, 2024 and May 1, 2024. Russian forces gained over 75 sqkm in Donetsk Oblast over the past month. https://t.co/H9cMTWZb1m
Russian forces continue to exploit weakened Ukrainian defenses around Ocheretyne with an advance west towards Sokil threatening another Ua defense line. https://t.co/Vy1EAu1bsp
Russian forces recently made a confirmed advance in Robotyne, western Zaporizhia Oblast. Geolocated footage published on April 29 shows elements of the Russian 71st Motorized Rifle Regiment assaulting Robotyne and placing a Russian flag in the western part of the settlement. 1/3 https://t.co/OnxkG7VXiG https://t.co/fHR7LyVPhU