Russia reports further income in Donbass
The Russian army claims the next success in the Donezk region. The advance in the city of Krasnohoriwka is also confirmed from Ukraine. It's happening suddenly and very quickly.
The Russian troops have announced another advance in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donezk. The city of Krasnohoriwka northwest of the annexed territorial administration headquarters of Donezk is reportedly almost completely captured, according to the state news agency Tass, citing military sources. Ukrainian soldiers reportedly surrendered and were taken prisoner. civilians, some of whom had already been taken to safety in other parts of the Donbass, were mentioned. The Russian statements could not be verified from an independent source.
Previously, the Russian troops had already reported tactical successes in other parts of the Donezk region. Russia's goal is to bring the entire Donbass region in the east of the country under its control, known for its coal reserves. The pro-government Ukrainian military channel Deep State confirmed the Russian advance in Krasnohoriwka and other areas on the Telegram platform. For example, the village of Progress in the Pokrowsk district of the Donezk region was reportedly taken by Russian troops.
The enemy managed to decide the fighting, which had been going on since the second half of April, within two days. The Russians reportedly began a massive assault on July 19. The Ukrainian forces reportedly withdrew, but there was no official confirmation in Kyiv for the territory losses. Both sides reported the firing of numerous drones of the opponent on Sunday.
Ukraine has been defending itself against the Russian aggression for more than two years with Western military aid. Approximately one fifth of the country is occupied by Russian troops. Russia declared the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia, and Kherson as its territories in violation of international law - but does not have complete control there.
- Despite Ukraine's resistance with Western military aid, Russia continues its military advance in the Donbas region, specifically in Krasnohoriwka, as claimed by their troops.
- The attack on Ukraine in the Donbas region, including the city of Krasnohoriwka, is a part of Russia's political strategy to fully control the coal-rich eastern region.
- The rapid advance of Russian troops in the Donbas region has raised concerns in politics worldwide, with international law being violated as Russia declares annexation of regions like Donetsk and others.
