Russian troops intend to block Ukrainian land lines of communication in Pokrovsk and Mirnograd, Donetsk region. Thus, the enemy wants to force the Ukrainian Armed Forces to retreat from the cities in the coming months. This is evidenced by a report from the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The Russians recently cut the T-0405 Pokrovsk-Konstantinovka highway east of Pokrovsk and the T-0406 Pokrovsk-Mezhovaya highway southwest of Pokrovsk. ISW believes that a Russian offensive east and west of Pokrovsk could complicate Ukrainian logistics and Ukraine’s ability to resupply and redeploy troops to protect the populated areas of Pokrovsk and Mirnograd. Analysts warn that Russian military commanders may intend to carry out further offensives north of routes T-0405 and T-0406, ultimately forcing the Ukrainian Armed Forces to retreat north (rather than east or west) to support Russia's encirclement of both population centers and. The military command of the Russian Federation hopes to avoid carrying out frontal attacks on the urban areas of Pokrovsk and Mirnograd with infantry, ISW suggests.

The blockade of these cities increases the likelihood of the Ukrainian army retreating, and Russian troops, for their part, will be able to capture these settlements, avoiding heavy urban fighting. As already reported, Russian troops are trying to bypass Pokrovsk and Mirnograd from the south, there are battles in the suburbs. Let us add that, according to the General Staff, the situation at the front remains difficult. The enemy, using its advantage in manpower and equipment, constantly attacks Ukrainian positions. News on Telegram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to our channels https://t. me/korrespondentnet and WhatsApp Author: 1.