Russian grip on Donetsk Oblast tightens, analyst warns
Ukrainian defenses in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, are buckling under Russian pressure, affecting the entire Kramatorsk–Sloviansk area, Roman Pohorilyi, co-founder and analyst for the OSINT project DeepState, told NV Radio on Aug. 5.
Analyst Roman Pohorilyi has warned that Russian forces are tightening their grip on Donetsk Oblast, with Ukrainian defenses in Kostyantynivka struggling against the advancing enemy. Speaking to NV Radio, Pohorilyi expressed concern over the situation in the Kramatorsk–Sloviansk area, stating, "We are losing Kostyantynivka; we literally have huge problems there."
He explained that Russian forces have established a strong presence in the region, utilizing drones to monitor movements and control the area. Recent attempts by Ukrainian forces to break through Russian defenses near Lyman have been unsuccessful, prompting Russian leaders to shift their focus and strategize their next moves. Pohorilyi noted the dire situation around Hryshyne, where the enemy has gained significant ground, and warned that the conflict is spreading beyond Hryshyne due to Russian forces concentrating their efforts in the area.
Furthermore, RBC-Ukraine reported on August 3 that Ukrainian forces may lose Kostyantynivka in the coming months, with the possibility of Russian advances reaching close to Sloviansk and Kramatorsk by winter's end.
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