[Korrespondent] The military asked citizens to observe information hygiene, carefully assess the situation and continue to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian army is engaged in heavy fighting near the village of Bolshaya Novosilka in the Donetsk region. Measures are being taken to strengthen units, the command of the operational-strategic group of forces (OSGV) Khortitsa reported on Thursday, January 23.
It is stated that the military systematically notifies society about the progress of the defense operation within the operational zone. Exhausting battles are being waged against a superior enemy. The actions of the soldiers are aimed at inflicting maximum losses on the enemy, preventing a breakthrough of the defense and avoiding encirclement.
"The information is provided objectively, taking into account that the enemy is also carefully studying the Defense Forces' reports - information obtained from open sources helps the enemy plan and adjust its further offensive actions," the statement said.
At the same time, the command is taking measures to strengthen units, provide them with the necessary means to conduct combat, strengthen and secure the flanks. Also planned are measures for actions in case of an aggravation of the tactical situation and possible options for its development.
"The conduct of military operations is accompanied by information operations. Against the backdrop of heavy fighting, losses of personnel, and the unrestrained dynamics of war, the enemy is increasing its psychological influence both directly on personnel in the front lines and on Ukrainian society as a whole," the military warned.
According to their data, the main goal of Russian propagandists is to destabilize the public mood, disorient and undermine confidence in the military leadership and the Defense Forces. As a result, the stability of Ukraine's defenders will decrease, which will facilitate their offensive operation. The enemy uses information as a weapon, skillfully hiding behind the sources of its delivery.
"We ask you to observe information hygiene, assess the situation most carefully and continue to support your Armed Forces. Their efforts support the life of the state," the OSGV Khortytsia summarized.
It should be noted that today the speaker of the OSGV Khortitsa Viktor Tregubov stated on the air of the telethon that near Velyka Novosilka there is a risk of operational encirclement of the Defense Forces units.
"There is no complete cordon there. There is a risk of an operational cordon, but efforts are being made to prevent it, and also to prevent the Russians from blocking the approaches to the village, despite the fact that they are trying to take them under fire control," he said.
Let us recall that several days ago, analysts from the DeepState project reported that Russian troops had advanced near Velikaya Novoselka . Korrespondent.net investigated the threat of a further Russian offensive in the Velikaya Novoselka area .