Russians try to seize as much ground as possible before US aid arrives

The Russians will try to advance in the direction of Avdiivka, as this area provides more opportunities for faster tactical success.

This was reported with reference to the ISW report.

Russian troops in the area of Avdiivka remain about 30 kilometers from their stated operational objective in Pokrovsk and about 17 kilometers from relatively large villages east of Pokrovsk.

According to ISW experts, Russia's pressure on Chasiv Yar is greater. Russian troops, currently on the eastern outskirts of Chasiv Yar, have been stepping up efforts to capture the town since March 2024. They do pose a real threat of capturing Chasiv Yar, although they may not be able to do so quickly.

The offensive to capture Chasiv Yar offers Russian forces immediate prospects for significant operational advances, as the capture of the town would likely allow Russian forces to launch further operations against towns that form a significant Ukrainian defensive belt in the Donetsk region.

Russian forces are likely trying to capture as much territory as possible before the arrival of US security assistance, which will significantly improve Ukraine's defense capabilities in the coming weeks.

The Russians will try to advance toward Avdiivka, as this area offers more opportunities for quicker tactical gains, despite the relative operational insignificance of these gains.

Author – Anastasiya Glotova, 26/04/2024