Myrnohrad, a focal point in the Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region, is witnessing significant military activity. Russian forces have dramatically increased their presence, actively employing drone units to maintain air superiority. Reports indicate that the defense forces face mounting pressure, particularly on the northern outskirts, as the enemy leverages its strategic positions to intensify its offensive. The capture of Hryshyne remains a primary objective for Russian troops, underscoring the critical nature of controlling Myrnohrad. Despite these challenges, Ukrainian Defense Forces persist in their efforts to repel the advancements, emphasizing aerial reconnaissance and reinforcing counteroffensive measures.
What are the current challenges for defense forces in Myrnohrad?
The defense forces in Myrnohrad are contending with extensive Russian military pressure. The occupiers are deploying additional resources and utilizing advanced drone capabilities for airspace control. The challenge is particularly acute on Myrnohrad's northern outskirts, where strategic maneuvers are essential to counter the deepening offensive aimed at capturing key locations like Hryshyne.
How are Russian troops intensifying their efforts in Myrnohrad?
Russian troops are intensifying efforts in Myrnohrad by increasing their troop numbers and military equipment. The focus is on leveraging technological advantages like drones for airspace control, attempting tactical maneuvers such as pincer movements, and striving to occupy strategic positions to exert continued pressure on Ukrainian defense forces.
What strategic significance does Myrnohrad hold in the Donetsk region conflict?
Myrnohrad holds strategic significance due to its location in the Pokrovsk district, acting as a critical junction for controlling surrounding territories. Its capture would enable Russian forces to establish a forward offensive base, facilitating further penetration into Ukraine’s defenses and threatening the security of additional key areas within the Donetsk region.
What are some defensive strategies being employed in Myrnohrad?
Defensive strategies in Myrnohrad include reinforcement of aerial reconnaissance to monitor enemy movements, strategic mining of advance routes to hinder enemy progress, and focused artillery counter-fire to disrupt Russian military logistics and formations. Troop deployment focuses on maintaining control over the northern and central parts of Myrnohrad to repel assaults effectively.
How have Ukrainian forces responded to the escalation in Myrnohrad?
Ukrainian forces have responded to the escalation in Myrnohrad by reinforcing defensive lines and intensifying counteroffensive operations. They are leveraging tactical advantages such as drone warfare and artillery strikes to disrupt enemy advances, maintain regional control, and ensure strategic points like Hryshyne are defended against Russian capture attempts.
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Occupiers are launching drones from Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Forces Russian invaders are setting up drone launch sites in the urban areas of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, creating a deep strike zone extending up to 25 km. 1 194 5 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Russian forces are pressing on Rodynske and attempting to break through to Bilytske, – DeepState. MAP The enemy continues to actively deploy its forces to Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, is putting pressure on the urban agglomeration and is attempting to extend its control over the area. 4 359 2 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in Dobropillia direction
Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad–Kostiantynivka: DeepState on situation at front and Russian pressure on urban area In the Pokrovsk sector, according to reports from the front lines, the enemy is increasing its presence in the Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad areas, actively using drone units to control the airspace. 2 813 2 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Donetsk region
Holding positions on northern outskirts of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad no longer offers any tactical advantage to Defense Forces,- Butusov Currently, the main defensive challenge for our troops is the northern outskirts of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. 4 338 27 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction
Enemy is using Pokrovsk to build up its troop numbers and military equipment: Russian Federation’s 90th Tank Division has been spotted – 7th Airborne Corps Russian troops are massing forces in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in preparation for a further offensive. The occupiers’ main objective remains the capture of Hryshyne, where the Defense Forces are engaged in intense small-arms combat. 1 598 11 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Russia breaks ceasefire regime and assaults Pokrovsk agglomeration, there are wounded among our soldiers – 7th Air Assault Corps In the Pokrovsk agglomeration, the enemy violated the ceasefire regime that Ukraine declared on the night of 5-6 May. 1 848 14 Previously in trend: Ceasefire untill Easter Easter Truce
Enemy has advanced near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces have advanced in the Pokrovsk direction. 4 401 8 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps
Russians are pulling resources to southern outskirts of Myrnohrad in Donetsk region – 7th Air Assault Forces Corps Russian troops are pulling resources to the southern outskirts of Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast, using residential development as natural cover. 1 396 2 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Situation in Myrnohrad
Ruscists continue to exert pressure and advance toward Hryshyne from Pokrovsk, - DeepState Russian occupiers have almost completely occupied Hryshyne in Pokrovsk district. 1 133 2 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Shooting battles in Hryshyne: enemy is attempting to break through defences, – 7th Airborne Corps Shooting battles are ongoing in the Hryshyne and Rodynske areas. Defense forces are repelling attacks and destroying enemy artillery. 1 588 0 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Ukrainian troops repelled Russian offensive in Pokrovsk direction, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Forces Ukrainian defense forces repelled attacks by Russian troops near Hryshyne and Myrnohrad, killing dozens of invaders and destroying military equipment. 812 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Paratroopers from 79th Tavriia Brigade destroyed "Grad" MLRS with ammunition near Myrnohrad. VIDEO Operators of attack drones from the 79th Separate Airborne Assault 'Tavriia' Brigade of the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces destroyed a BM-21 'Grad' multiple launch rocket system near Myrnohrad. 3 768 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Drone operators
Russia is attracting additional reserves to advance in Udachne, - Operation Task Force "East" The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad urban area remains difficult. There are signs that the enemy is preparing to intensify its offensive operations by deploying its accumulated reserves. 1 487 2 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
7th Corps spokesman Polevyi: "I hope infantry are clinging to Pokrovsk because of the command’s strategy" Head of communications for the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces, Colonel Volodymyr Polevyi, spoke about the defence of Pokrovsk, where infantry are "clinging to positions". 9 498 49 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Russia is preparing to intensify its offensive near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, - "East" Operational-Strategic Command In the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration area, there are reports of Russian troops preparing to intensify their offensive. The enemy is building up reserves and stepping up air strikes. The enemy is preparing for new attacks near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. 950 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Kostiantynivka direction
Enemy is focusing its efforts on attempts to advance in Udachne area and is bringing in reserves, - "East" Operational Command The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration remains difficult. There are signs that the enemy is preparing to intensify offensive operations using accumulated reserves. 690 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east
Enemy is increasing number of airstrikes and preparing to intensify offensive in Pokrovsk direction, - Operational Command "East" The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration remains difficult. There are signs that the enemy is preparing to intensify offensive operations using accumulated reserves. 825 1 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Russia is accumulating forces for spring offensive in Pokrovsk direction, - 7th Corps of AAF In the area of responsibility of the 7th Rapid Response Corps AAF, signs of the enemy preparing to intensify combat operations have been observed. According to available information, the enemy plans to strengthen its offensive in early spring. 3 268 18 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction
Russians are trying to capture Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. Defense forces are increasing aerial reconnaissance and mining enemy advance routes, - Operation Task Force "East" The occupiers have intensified their efforts to encircle Pokrovsk. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are taking countermeasures: aerial reconnaissance, additional mining, and destruction of Russian UAV operators. 991 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Enemy has intensified pressure in direction of Lypivka and Nykyforivka and is attempting to infiltrate, - "East" Grouping of Troops In the Sloviansk direction, our defenders repelled six attempts by the occupiers to advance in the areas of Zakitne and Platonivka. In this and the Kramatorsk directions, the enemy is also increasing pressure in the direction of the settlements of Lypivka and Nykyforivka. 817 1 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction
Russian troops are increasing pressure in Rodynske and Hryshyne areas. Situation is complicated, - Operation Task Force "East" Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the Operation Task Force "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 75 enemy assaults over the past day. 1 605 4 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction
Russian troops have intensified efforts to capture Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, - "East" Grouping of Troops Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the "East" Grouping of Troops are holding back the enemy's advance, repelling 48 Russian assaults over the past day. 867 2 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Situation in Myrnohrad
Russians advanced near Platonivka and in Myrnohrad. AFU cleared area of enemy infiltration near Bilytske, - DeepState Russian occupation forces have advanced near Platonivka and in Myrnohrad. Defence forces have cleared the area of enemy infiltration near Bilytske. 4 828 8 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Myrnohrad is being "swallowed up" by Russian troops, city’s defense is drawing to close – DeepState The city of Myrnohrad in the Donetsk region is being "swallowed up" by Russian troops. The city’s defense is drawing to a close. 5 926 17 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Enemy is trying pincer movement to encircle Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Forces The enemy has intensified its efforts to encircle Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad using a so-called pincer movement. 3 648 11 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction
Russian forces have occupied Rivne in Donetsk Oblast. Enemy is advancing in Pokrovsk direction, - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders have occupied Rivne in the Donetsk region. There is also an advance in the Pokrovsk direction. 4 044 12
Situation in Pokrovsk area is deteriorating, city is "about to fall into hands" of enemy, - DeepState. VIDEO The situation in the Pokrovsk area continues to deteriorate. The enemy is pulling its infantry into the northern part of Pokrovsk. 6 959 59
Ruscists have captured the heights in Myrnohrad and Pokrovsk. Logistics there are extremely difficult, - AAFU Russian invaders have captured key high ground in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, complicating logistics for the Defense Forces. 6 918 38 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Sicheslav paratroopers of 25th Brigade destroys enemy SPG in central Myrnohrad with single FPV drone. VIDEO Paratroopers of the 25th Separate Airborne Sicheslav Brigade of the 7th Corps of the Air Assault Forces struck an enemy 2S1 self-propelled artillery system in central Myrnohrad. 2 906 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Enemy advanced in Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad and near Siversk, - DeepState. MAP Russian troops are advancing in the Donetsk region. 4 366 9 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps
Battles for Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad: enemy brings in equipment and tightens drone control, DeepState says Russian troops have stepped up offensive operations in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, moving in equipment, deploying electronic intelligence assets, and establishing drone control over key logistics routes. 1 947 4 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction
Defense Forces continue to control northern parts of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad – Operation Task Force "East" Active operations by Ukrainian units are ongoing in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration area. The enemy is suffering significant losses. 752 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Situation in Myrnohrad remains consistently difficult, - 79th SAAB In Myrnohrad and its surroundings, the enemy continues its attempts to infiltrate and cut off logistics routes. 913 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Drones of 79th Brigade of Air Assault Forces destroyed car with five occupiers in centre of Myrnohrad. VIDEO FPV drone operators from the 79th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces destroyed a vehicle carrying occupiers in the centre of Myrnohrad. 5 192 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Occupation authorities report detention of Myrnohrad resident for "insulting" Russian army. PHOTO The occupation authorities have reported the detention of a resident of Myrnohrad for "insulting" the Russian army. 5 262 18 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region
Northern Pokrovsk under AFU control, defense continues in Myrnohrad – Operation Task Force "East" Units of the Operation Task Force "East" continue active combat operations in several directions in the Donetsk region, holding off Russian advances. 1 258 2 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Enemy is pressing on the northern part of Myrnohrad, with small arms fire in centre. Occupiers who infiltrated Hryshyne have been eliminated - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Forces The enemy is increasing pressure on the northern part of Myrnohrad. Gun battles with the enemy continue in the city centre. 927 1 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Russians advance near Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast and Dorozhnianka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are advancing near the city of Myrnohrad in the Pokrovsk direction. 3 614 9 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Defense Forces hold back enemy in Pokrovsk, enemy unable to conduct direct assaults on Hryshyne – 7th Air Assault Corps. VIDEO Since the beginning of December, as a result of active assault operations, Russia’s operational reserve—units of the 76th Pskov Air Assault Division, has already suffered significant losses. This is forcing the enemy to deploy additional units to sustain its offensive potential. According to... 2 242 0 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction
Enemy is lying about capture of Minkivka in Sloviansk direction, it is under control of Defense Forces, - Operation Task Force "East" Ukrainian units continue active operations in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration. The enemy is suffering significant losses. 1 777 10 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Fighting in the Sloviansk direction
The enemy has intensified attempts to infiltrate the northern part of Pokrovsk, but the Defence Forces are stopping them, - Operation Task Force "East" Russian troops have resumed attempts to infiltrate the northern part of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region with assault groups, but Ukrainian defenders are stopping them. 595 0 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Defense forces hold north of Pokrovsk and destroy enemy on outskirts of Myrnohrad, - Operation Task Force "East" Ukrainian Defense Forces units in the area of responsibility of the Operation Task Force "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 65 Russian assaults over the past day. 971 3 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction
AFU control northern Pokrovsk and are stopping enemy in Myrnohrad, Syrskyi says Ukrainian defenders are making maximum efforts to stop the enemy’s advance in the Pokrovsk direction. 1 654 7 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Defence forces are holding back enemy near Hryshyne, and fighting continues in Myrnohrad, - 7th Airborne Corps. VIDEO Defence forces repel the assault on Hryshyne, the situation in Myrnohrad is complicated. 1 502 1 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction
Enemy has advanced in Riznykivka, Chasiv Yar and Myrnohrad, - DeepState. MAP Russian occupation forces are advancing in Donetsk Oblast. 5 678 13 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map Battles in the east of Ukraine
Enemy has advanced in Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk and Svitle, - DeepState. MAP As of Saturday morning, 3 January, Russian troops are advancing in the Pokrovsk district. 4 483 25 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps
Ukrainian forces fully control northern and central parts of Myrnohrad, 7th Corps says Ukraine’s Defense Forces fully control the northern and central parts of Myrnohrad in the Donetsk region. 3 710 4 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Logistics near Myrnohrad remains complicated, - Operation Task Force "East" Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the Operation Task Force "East" are holding back the enemy's advance and have repelled 67 Russian assaults over the past day. 816 1 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction
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