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| Artemovsk-Lysichansk highway cut |
| 2022-05-25 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. Commentary by Russian military journalist Boris Rozhin [ColonelCassad] The Artemovsk-Lysichansk highway is cut. It is reported that our troops took Belogorovka on the Artemovsk-Lysichansk highway, as well as the village of Nagornoye located near Belogorovka (other sources claim that the exit to the highway did not occur in Belogorovka, but near Belogorovka). Thus, the main supply route of the Severodonetsk grouping was physically cut off (plus, in the Soledar area, it had been under fire control for 3 days already). Also today Russian forces occupied Toshkovka (there are confirming videos), which posed a threat to the main supply line of the AFU grouping in the Gorsko-Zoloty fortified area. In fact, everything north of Belogorovka is actually in the operational environment, since the Ukrainian Armed Forces still have at their disposal the road through Seversk, which has a much lower capacity. In fact, Seversk becomes a support for the neck of the Severodonetsk boiler. When moving towards Seversk from Yampol or when moving from Belogorovka to the Artemovsk-Seversk highway, the boiler from the operational one will become full. I believe that already this week we will see a large boiler, unless, of course, the Armed Forces of Ukraine urgently begin to retreat to Artemovsk and Slavyansk. Staff propagandist Butusov confirms the loss of control over the Artemovsk-Lysichansk road and claims that the highway has been cut. Heavy fighting continues in this area. Ours are expanding the zone of control, and the enemy is trying to hold back the pressure of our troops in order to preserve the opportunity, through counterattacks, to try to push us out of the Belogorovka area. The Armed Forces of Ukraine still have reserves in the Artemivsk area, but the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is well aware that these attacks will be costly and most likely entail irreparable losses, primarily in the material part, which will still be needed in the defense of the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration. So if in the next 1-2 days the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not make serious efforts to regain control over the road (if they are capable of such efforts at all), then the choice is simple - either put up with the fact that the entire Severodonetsk, It will be interesting to look at this choice - it was previously known that the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is in favor of a withdrawal, and the Zelensky gang and its owners are in favor of repeating Mariupol in Severodonetsk, with the death of the entire encircled group for the sake of delaying time. Die in place: a time honored tactic In general, the main intrigue of the coming days is the events to the south of Severodonetsk and Lisichansk and the struggle for control over the road. Now the situation is more and more reminiscent of the Mariupol cauldron after the Russian marines, breaking through from Berdyansk, went to Mangush and began to bypass Mariupol from the west. Then it was already called a cauldron, but for some time it was still possible to leave Mariupol along country roads in the north of the city, which were fired upon by our artillery. Over time, these roads were taken completely under control and the boiler became full when the troops of the DPR and the RF Armed Forces met north of the city. This is approximately the situation that the Severodonetsk group finds itself in - the main supply line has been cut, but there are still possibilities for retreat along a secondary road. Well, or dubious supply opportunities through it. Yuri Butuvov's remarks on Facebook: Russian troops went out yesterday on the highway bahmut - Lysičansʹk in the area of the villages of Nagírne and Bílogorívka (this is the second Bílogorivka, a village on the highway, unlike Bílogorovki on the bank of the Siversʹkogo Doncâ). Siversʹkogo Doncâ is the North Donetsk River The road is blocked off. The second day there are fights in the area. In just seven days the enemy tries to break through our defense and intercept the track. The opponent is looking to strengthen and expand the breakthrough zone. If the opponent can strengthen, it will mean an operational environment of our troops in the areas of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk. The environment will be incomplete - but there will be only one secondary path. Everyone sees the situation, of course. This should not become the second Mariupol. So I am now in the area of Severodonetsk, with our troops, I have no doubt that everything necessary must be done to defeat the enemy in the area. Our troops in Severodonetsk and Lysichansk will hold positions, all attempts of daily attacks on Severodoneck were thwarted with great losses for Russian troops. Our warriors are not going to surrender Luhansk region. The threat from the rear can't help but cause concern, it has to be talked about to show understanding of the situation and taking action. There is no reason for panic - it's war, and the result depends more on our initiative and competent command than on the actions of the enemy. This is why we need prudent actions, we need reinforcement. We are not victims, we have the strength and resources, the will, and the desire to win. A separate report from a Censor.net reporter disputes that the road to Bakhmut/Artemovsk has been physically cut. Plus there is an admonition about spreading rumors. Censor.net news outlet, the Ukrainians are disputing Russia's claim they have cut off any road to Bakhmut/Artemovsk: Luhansk region is not cut off, the route Lisichansk - Bakhmut is not blocked, - Gaidai The information that the occupiers allegedly cut off the "Road of Life" is not true. The head of OVA Sergey Gaidai reported about it, informs Censor.NET. Luhansk region is NOT cut off! Lysychansk-Bakhmut highway is NOT blocked. Access to Lysychansk and Severodonetsk is available. In the afternoon the media started spreading news that the occupiers allegedly cut off the "road of life." "Some headlines, in general, are outrageous." Russians cut off the Lysychansk-Bakhmut route. Luhansk region in the cauldron? "Irresponsibly and manipulatively. Keep your assumptions to yourself. Have you thought about what will happen to the relatives of the defenders who defend the Luhansk region and relatives of those who remained in the region when they read it? What cauldron? Think about people. Trust only official sources of information, " Gaidai added. |
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