**Russian Forces Focus on Velyka Novosilka**
Ukrainian forces are working to maintain defensive positions in the Donetsk Oblast, where Russian military operations have intensified. The key transit point between Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts, Velyka Novosilka, is being concentrated on by Russian forces.
**Strategic Importance of Velyka Novosilka**
Located at the intersection of Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts, Velyka Novosilka holds strategic value due to its proximity to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and its role as a logistical hub for Ukrainian forces. It is positioned at the intersection of several key routes, which are vital for military supply lines and troop movements.
**Russian Forces Focus on Two Areas**
The Russian forces are focusing their efforts on two main areas around Velyka Novosilka: Novyi Komar to the north and Neskuchne to the south. In Novyi Komar, Russian infantry is attempting to establish a foothold within the village. Ukrainian Defense Forces are responding with targeted strikes against infantry positions in buildings.
**Situation in Makarivka**
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the situation in Makarivka, south of Velyka Novosilka. While DeepState reported the settlement as completely surrounded, this was later contested by the Khortytsia operational-strategic command. Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces, described the situation as “quite difficult but not hopeless.”
**Russian Forces Conduct Multiple Assaults**
According to the General Staff, Russian forces conducted 35 assaults in the Vremivka direction of Donetsk Oblast, targeting multiple settlements including Kostiantynopilske, Yantarne, and Velyka Novosilka. In the broader region, significant military activity was reported across multiple directions.
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