Russian groups keep trying—and failing—to reach Lyman, gateway to Donbas’ fortress belt, officer says
Russia is trying to push small infantry groups through Ukrainian defences as it seeks to capture Lyman and open the way towards Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, he noted.
Ukrainian officer Volodymyr Hirniak stated that Russian small infantry groups attempting to reach Lyman, a key city in the Donbas region, have encountered logistical issues that prevent them from advancing further. Despite multiple attempts, Russian forces have not been able to secure a foothold within Lyman, which serves as a gateway to Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.
The Ukrainian Joint Forces reported that Russian troops have repeatedly targeted the city, but have only reached its eastern edge. Junior Lieutenant Hirniak added that drones, including fiber-optic models, have been utilized by the Russian forces, and small infantry groups continue to infiltrate Ukrainian lines, causing confusion for the brigade.
However, these infiltrating teams have been detected and neutralized by Ukrainian troops. Lyman is strategically important due to its position as a frontline city blocking Russia's northern route toward the fortified Donbas "fortress belt." The city was occupied by Russia for about four months in 2022 before being liberated by Ukrainian forces on October 1st.
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