Sitrep for Dec. 9-11, 2024 (as of 9:30 a.m. UTC+3)
At the Vremevsky ledge and in the Sukhi Yaly River valley, no changes have occurred in recent days. However, the Russian Armed Forces made slight advances in the northern part of the Kurakhove direction, near the villages of Sontsivka and Voznesenka.
Sitrep for Dec. 6-9, 2024 (as of 11 a.m.) UTC+3
Russian advances on the Vremevsky ledge near the village of Velyka Novosilka have slowed following a successful Ukrainian counterattack in the village of Novyi Komar.
Sitrep for Dec. 4-6, 2024 (as of 11 a.m. UTC+3)
On the Vremevsky ledge, after the Russian Armed Forces partially encircled the village of Velyka Novosilka, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a counterattack and reclaimed the village of Novyi Komar. A recent video shows Russian soldiers retreating across fields, while another shows a flag-raising photo op by the AFU's 48th Separate Assault Battalion, which successfully mopped-up Novyi Komar.
Sitrep for Dec. 2-4, 2024 (as of 11 a.m. UTC+3)
The situation on the Vremevsky Ledge has remained unchanged in recent days. However, in the southern part of the Kurakhove direction, Russian forces have advanced toward the village of Uspenivka and the Sukhi Yaly River, moving along the western edge of the pocket near the riverbed. We believe that this pocket could fall within a couple of days, with news of a Ukrainian withdrawal likely emerging after the fact.
Sitrep for Nov. 29-Dec. 2, 2024 (as of 11 a.m. UTC+3)
In recent days, the Russian Armed Forces have continued their advance on the Vremevsky ledge, gradually encircling the village of Velyka Novosilka. While the situation on the western flank remains unchanged, the RuAF have made notable progress on the eastern flank, moving southward near the village of Blahodatne. They have also managed to break through from Rozdolne toward the village of Novyi Komar, located north of Velyka Novosilka.
Sitrep for Nov. 27-29, 2024 (as of 11 a.m. UTC+3)
The Russian Armed Forces have reported further advances in the southern part of the Donetsk region. They are solidifying their positions on the eastern outskirts of the village of Velyka Novosilka and continuing their offensive toward the N-15 highway near the villages of Kostiantynopil and Andriivka. However, there have been no recent changes near the pocket along the Sukhi Yaly River. This may be due to the Armed Forces of Ukraine reinforcing the area with additional reserves to stabilize the situation, or it could reflect a decision by the Russian military leadership to intensify their push toward the N-15 highway to operationally, or possibly completely, encircle Ukrainian forces. As a result, the Vremevsky ledge has become the most...
Sitrep for Nov. 25-27, 2024 (as of 11 a.m. UTC+3)
Russian forces continue to advance on the eastern, starting from Selydove, and southern parts of the frontline in the Donetsk region. The most active attacks are occurring at the Vremevsky ledge, where the Russian Armed Forces are advancing west of Velyka Novosilka, aiming to encircle the village. As was suggested earlier, Russian forces are advancing toward the villages of Kostiantynopil and Andriivka to cut off the N-15 highway, a critical supply route for the fortified area around Kurakhove.
Sitrep for Nov. 22-25, 2024 (as of 10:30 a.m. UTC+3)
On the Vremevsky ledge, South Donetsk direction, the pace of the Russian forces' advance has significantly increased. In recent days, they have progressed from the villages of Shakhtarske, Rozdolne and Zolota Nyva, reaching the outskirts of Velyka Novosilka, where fighting has now commenced. Additionally, they are attempting to advance northward from the village of Rivnopil, aiming to attack the ledge from the west as well.
Sitrep for Nov. 19-22, 2024 (as of 10 a.m. UTC+3)
The situation for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kurakhove direction is becoming increasingly dangerous. Russian forces have completely captured the village of Dalnie within the pocket along the Sukhi Yaly River and are advancing toward the village of Uspenivka from both the north and the southwest—from the village of Maksymivka. Simultaneously, Russian troops are gradually narrowing the pocket by advancing from the east, making its capture seem ineluctable.
Sitrep for Nov. 15-18, 2024 (as of 10 a.m. UTC+3)
There have been almost no significant advancements along the frontline in recent days. In the Kurakhove direction, the situation continues to develop around the pocket along the Sukhi Yaly River. The Russian Armed Forces are attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces by closing the pincers near the village of Uspenivka. The expansion of contested areas indicates that intense fighting in this direction is ongoing, while the slowdown in Russian advances can likely be attributed to the redeployment of AFU’s 37th Naval Infantry Brigade to this section of the frontline.