The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation concentrate forces to strike on Selidovo: Ukrainians are not going to retreat - forbes

In the area, four brigades of defense forces are concentrated, which is under control of a strategically important area on the supply line, preventing the advancement of Russian troops. The situation in the area of ​​Selidovo Donetsk region is referred to in Forbes from September 4. David Expercoe Writer writes that for several days the analysts recommended that Ukrainian units retreat from the territory between the village of Ukrainian and the Vovcha River to avoid the environment.

According to the Center for Defense Strategies, the command of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation shifted the emphasis on the direct offensive on Pokrovsk on promotion to Selidovo. Calculation that if successful the enemy will be successful will move further to Pokrovsk and protect the left flank of the forces coming from the south. However, the Ukrainian military continues to resist, as evidenced by a recent clash near Pokrovsk. "But the Ukrainians in the area are not ready for retreat.

On Wednesday, they entered a cruel shootout at a key road and rail crossroad between the stronghold and the main Ukrainian sector in the north - and won," the analyst said. During the collision, two Russian armored vehicles-a wheel armored personnel carrier of the BTR and MT-LB armor-tried to break into the village, an important settlement on the front line.

However, Ukrainian intelligence found the enemy movement in time with the help of drones, and soon the Ukrainian T-64 tank moved for interception. As a result, the enemy suffered significant losses. This operation, emphasizes the EXA, showed that the Ukrainian forces intend to keep control over roads and railways that connect Pokrovsk to neighboring strategically important settlements.

Despite the pressure of the Russian troops, Ukrainians not only do not retreat, but also continue to strike sensitive blows on the left flank of the Russian forces trying to advance on Pokrovsk. Earlier, focus analyzed the situation in the Pokrovsky direction, where the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have recently been shown a relatively rapid rate of promotion. Some military observers noted that the pressure on the Selidovo on the part of the Russian army will only grow.