Russian forces advance in Toretsk amid devastating shelling
Russian armed forces have managed to move their troops in the Donetsk region, reaching the city of Toretsk. This information was confirmed on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the Luhansk Operational Group, Anastasiya Bobovnikova, on Ukrainian television.
- The Ukrainian project DeepState updated the map today, showing that the enemy is advancing in Toretsk. Unfortunately, I have to admit that this is true. The enemy uses the tactic of artillery, destroying the city, and devastating neighbourhoods. In Toretsk, it’s not just that there are no intact houses - there are no entire neighbourhoods. They simply move through and entrench themselves where there is no place to hide, no shelters, nothing - reported the spokesperson.
Bobovnikova emphasized that the damage in the city is enormous as a result of intense Russian shelling. - You previously saw the footage of the 5th Assault Brigade from Chasiv Yar, but in reality, Toretsk looks even worse. The enemy is trying to destroy neighbourhoods and advance where there is nothing left - she added.
"They are trying to encircle us"
The situation in Chasiv Yar is also difficult, although Bobovnikova noted a certain decrease in the number of attacks compared to previous days. - The enemy cannot attack us directly because they are suffering very high losses. They are trying to find weak points to encircle us - she stated.
She also highlighted that according to Ukrainian intelligence, the Russians are trying to take advantage of the dry weather, focusing especially on using artillery and drones to carry out their tactical tasks before the upcoming frost.
- Therefore, unlike us, they are not taking any active measures to prepare for the cold period - Bobovnikova noted.
