Kyiv: The Ukrainian military has reported a significant advance by Russian forces, who have taken control of approximately 40% of the town of Chasiv Yar.
“Russian forces have seized approximately 40% of Chasiv Yar,” stated Oleksandr Polukhin, spokesperson for the 24th Mechanized Brigade.
In a televised interview, Polukhin warned that the complete capture of Chasiv Yar would grant Russian forces a substantial tactical advantage. The town’s elevated position provides a commanding view over nearby cities such as Kostyantynivka, Druzhkivka, and Kramatorsk, making it a strategic point in the ongoing conflict.
The town’s capture could also jeopardize vital supply lines connecting these key urban centers, posing a serious challenge to Ukraine’s defense of the Donetsk region.
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The Ukrainian 225th Assault Battalion has been engaged in intense fighting in Chasiv Yar for more than four months, according to United24 Media. At one stage, their positions were entirely encircled by Russian forces, compelling them to hold their ground in a defensive perimeter for 70 days.
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In response to the escalating situation, Ukrainian authorities had earlier ordered the evacuation of children and their parents from settlements in the Kostiantynivka and Selydove municipalities, affecting approximately 20 cities and villages.
