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| Ukraine carried out counterattacks between Izyum and Slovyansk, retook positions in a number of settlements me |
| 2022-08-06 |
| [LB] The invaders continued ground attacks to the northeast and south of Bakhmut. by Natalka Lototska ISW: The Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out counterattacks between Izyum and Slovyansk and retook positions in a number of settlements Russian troops tried to advance to the northwest of Izyum . This was reported in the American Institute of Warfare (ISW). Ukrainian forces conducted a series of localized counterattacks between Izyum and Slovyansk and retook positions in a number of populated areas. The invaders continued ground attacks to the northeast and south of Bakhmut . The Russian Federation continued its attempts to attack Pisky and carried out a limited ground strike southwest of Donetsk . ISW notes that the Russian high command is faced with a dilemma, the severity of which may depend on Ukraine's ability to conduct significant counteroffensive operations in several directions at the same time. If Ukraine can strengthen its position around Izyum, continuing the transition to a counteroffensive on Kherson, then Russian troops will face a very difficult choice. They will probably have to decide: or leave their positions in the west around Izyum in favor of defending their land lines of communication further north and east, or bring in more personnel and equipment to try to hold the current front line. "However, such forces would have to come from another axis, which would endanger Russia's other achievements," the analysts emphasized. It will be recalled that the Institute for the Study of War also stated that the preparation for the counteroffensive on Kherson for the first time allows Ukraine to start actively shaping the course of the war . The Armed Forces are likely to seize the strategic initiative and force Russia to reallocate forces and change priorities. Ukrainians repulsed four enemy attacks in Luhansk region, - OVA [LB] The enemy is trying to create conditions for an attack on the cities of Donetsk region. by Tanya Matyash The Russian occupiers are trying to create favorable conditions for an attack on the cities of Donetsk region , have conducted offensive and assault actions to improve the tactical position. However, the attempts of the Russians turned out to be unsuccessful, the defenders of Ukraine repelled four enemy attacks. This was announced by the head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, Serhii Gaidai. "Four enemy attacks ended with their retreat to previous positions," he noted. Gaidai noted that the Russians are using all available weapons to dislodge units of the Defense Forces from occupied positions. They are shelling settlements and fortifications of our military, trying to get closer to Bakhmut. "Enemy aircraft operate several times a day in these areas. Yesterday they carried out four airstrikes. Three more times the Russians conducted artillery attacks, used rocket artillery, twice the assault operations were supported by tank offensives. Six more times mortar attacks were carried out," Gaidai emphasized. It will be recalled that earlier the General Staff announced that the Russians will not stop their attempts to advance on the Bakhmut and Avdiiv directions . |
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