**Russian Troops Advance on Kurakhove**
Russian troops are moving closer to the town of Kurakhove in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast. This is a strategic location for Ukrainian forces, as it controls vital supply routes.
Kurakhove is a key logistical center for Ukrainian troops. If Russian forces capture the town, they could disrupt Ukrainian military operations in the region. The town also has a major power plant that provides electricity to a large part of Donetsk Oblast.
**Ukrainian Forces Face Challenges**
According to DeepState experts, there are problems with deploying additional resources by the Ukrainian command to defend Kurakhove. If not resolved, this could lead to a new disaster in the region.
Russian forces are attacking Ukrainian positions from the north, south, and east. They are trying to control a key highway, H15, which connects Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk. This would allow them to target any movements.
**Russian Advances on All Sides**
In the north, Russian forces have concentrated on the village of Sontsivka and even entered it at one point despite being repelled by Ukrainian troops. DeepState experts warn that constant pressure from small groups could eventually lead to a Russian foothold in the area.
On the eastern side of Kurakhove, Russian forces have reached its outskirts and are trying to establish and strengthen positions.
**Russian Strategy**
Experts say that the Russians are implementing a large-scale encirclement strategy. They are advancing on the flanks to reach Ukrainian logistic routes. This would give them control over vital supply lines and allow them to target Ukrainian troops more effectively.
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