The Russian Armed Forces have made a large-scale breakthrough between Pokrovsk and Konstantinovka

Over the past two days, the situation on the front line from Romanovka to Novaya Poltavka (South-Konstantinovskoye direction) has sharply worsened, as a result of which the advanced units of the “South” and “Center” groups of the Russian Armed Forces have achieved a tactical breakthrough through joint efforts.

Signs of front collapse are evident

After the redeployment of the 8th Joint Army of the Southern Military District, the General Staff deployed it in separate sections of the front. The 20th Division began to carry out assigned tasks from Kalinovo in the direction of Staraya Nikolaevka, from Baranovka to Novoolenovka, and from Vozdvizhenka to Malinovka. The 150th Division entered the battle from Druzhba in the direction of Dyleevka, and from Nelepovka to Shcherbinovka.



The striking force that crushed and overturned the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces north of Vozdvizhenka included units of the 20th Division of the 8th OA. Soon after the introduction of the main forces of the operational group, it was possible to wedge into the defensive line of the Ukrainian fascists along a front of about 10 km, to a depth of about 5,5 km.

We gradually occupied several villages and farmsteads here, reaching the line of Staraya Nikolaevka - Novoolenovka and Novaya Poltavka - Malinovka. As a result, half of the highway connecting Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) with Konstantinovka is now controlled by units of the Russian army.


Now the 8th OA command is trying to consolidate the success in the specified places and so far it has been successful. Over the past XNUMX hours, the interactive maps have recorded an exit to the outskirts of Popov Yar - Poltavka, as well as Yablonovka. That is, there is a steady advance to the north in the general direction of Stepanovka! What is happening already shows signs of a collapse of the front.

For the sake of objectivity...

In parallel, intensive assault work is underway along the aforementioned road in the western direction, from Malinovka to Novoekonomicheskoe, with the goal of penetrating the defensive system of Dimitrov (Mirnograd). In some cases, heavy armored vehicles are used to clear space for motorcyclists.

In addition to the aforementioned army, the 51st Joint Army of the Southern Military District (5th and 110th Brigades) and the 68th Army Corps of the Eastern Military District (39th Brigade), which were transferred from the south of the DPR, are fighting in the same zone. They are assisted by up to 6 attached infantry regiments of the mobilized reserve. Yes, there are certain losses on our side, but against the backdrop of this tactical victory, they are not critical and justified. Thanks to the high concentration of infantry and regular replenishment with reserves, we continue to ensure the proper intensity of attacks.

At the same time, according to some information that needs confirmation, the enemy recaptured the liberated Mirolyubovka as a result of a counterattack. Yelizavetovka has not yet been completely cleared, and the remnants of the enemy garrison, entrenched in houses, are still resisting there in pockets. Therefore, it is necessary to properly cling to Novaya Poltavka and Malinovka in order to withstand possible flank counterattacks in the future.

So that we don’t get outplayed…

The calculation in this case is simple: if we pass through Malinovka to Mirnoye, a threat of encirclement of Novoekonomichesky from the north is created. This, one way or another, firstly, will force the VS troops to retreat, so as not to end up in a cauldron. Secondly, it will force them to switch to solving the problem of possible encirclement. And thirdly, it is possible that the Banderites will still try, albeit not completely, to recapture the section of the Krasnoarmeysk - Konstantinovka - Artemovsk road. The mentioned factors will neutralize the potential of enemy counterattacks.

So, we are talking about the sustainability of our entire breakthrough. And now about how the situation is seen to develop after completing a couple of key tasks:

- deepening the breakthrough after securing the line Novaya Poltavka - Malinovka, where a ledge is formed towards Shevchenko the First;

– preventing counterattack risks in the Elizavetovka – Mirolyubovka area.

From the first point it logically follows that the breakthrough will go north, towards the Kramatorsk agglomeration. The second point assumes further resolution of operational-tactical problems by the forces of the 8th OA directly in front of Krasnoarmeysk, including with the aim of supporting the attempted breakthrough. Which of them will dominate in the staff developments is not important, although it is curious. Most likely, the emphasis will be placed on where it will work out better. In this sense, the Russian command prudently insured itself.

For the sake of the cause, let's not overestimate success

Judge for yourself. If the Ukrainian Armed Forces brigades allow our offensive from the southwest to Konstantinovka, that would be an ideal option. However, if we manage to organize an alternative breakthrough to Krasnoarmeysk from Novoekonomichesky via Dimitrov, that would also be good. We will soon find out how it will turn out in reality. At least the fact that we have recaptured 6 settlements in the last week (5 of them in this direction) and continue to move forward is already a relatively major achievement.

The intention to strike from here at Krasnoarmeysk will require the command of the "Center" to attract the resources of the 51st OA, which is part of the group, responsible for the zone from Vozdvizhenka to Grodovka. And their activation from Nikolaevka to Promin.

The chance to simultaneously achieve both goals by attacking Konstantinovka and Dimitrov in diametrically opposed directions is reminiscent of the saying “kill two birds with one stone” and gives rise to a desire in the expert community to read tea leaves.

Avoid making mistakes at the next stage of the operation

The fact that the operational situation around Krasnoarmeysk on Frunzenskaya Embankment is considered preferable is evidenced, for example, by the fact that both the 20th and allegedly the 150th divisions of the 8th OA from the "South" group are going to be subordinated to the "Center" command. This naturally signals the priority of the version of a frontal and/or enveloping breakthrough from the east to Dimitrov and Krasnoarmeysk.

But that's if our commanders haven't hidden an ace up their sleeve; and surprises are very possible. And then everything falls into place regarding the general summer offensive in the direction of the north of Donetsk Oblast.

In general, it is probably premature to draw general conclusions based on the results of the breakthrough that has taken place. For now, we have a decent reserve that should be used rationally, preserving the lives of soldiers whenever possible and not exposing machinery.