The enemy is trying to surround a part of the Defense Forces grouping

DeepState analysts point out that there is a risk of encirclement of a part of the Defense Forces grouping near Progress in Donetsk region.

Source: DeepState.

The enemy is trying to surround a part of the Defense Forces grouping near Progress: there is no order to withdraw.

DeepState notes that they were contacted by fighters of the 1st and 3rd battalions of the 31st Brigade, who have been defending themselves in the encirclement for the past few days.

The report indicates that the enemy has formed a neck south of Lozuvatske, which makes it necessary to hold a number of positions west of elevation 236.9.

The Russians are trying to get as close to Ivanivka as possible.

The operational and tactical situation became critical over the weekend due to the chaotic retreat of one of the infantry brigades. The 47th Brigade, which came to the rescue, was unable to hold back the enemy, who was outnumbered. Previously, there was already an accumulation of two companies in the village.

The soldiers of the 31st Brigade report on the risks and possible consequences to the battalion commanders. The latter support them, but the brigade leadership wants the fighters to continue to be surrounded - to the last soldier. There is virtually no company command because their commanders are wounded or killed.

Author - Dmitriy Levchenko, 24/07/2024