Russian Advance in Donetsk RegionRussian Advance in Donetsk Region On July 18, DeepState analysts reported that Russian forces had made territorial gains in the Donetsk region, specifically in Kalynivka, Karlivka, and Zalizne. As per the DeepState map, Russian forces had advanced near Kalynivka, Karlivka, and Zalizne. Situation at the Front in Donetsk Oblast The situation at the Donetsk front has been evolving, with Russian forces intensifying their offensive operations. * On June 6, Russian forces attempted an offensive on Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, and Selidove, aiming to capture key routes. * On June 22, Russian forces increased the pace of attacks toward Toretsk-Horlivka, launching an attack on Khasiv Yar. * On July 2, the active frontline in eastern Ukraine expanded. * On July 4, Ukrainian forces withdrew from the Kanal district of Khasiv Yar.
DeepState analysts reported on Thursday, July 18, that Russian forces managed to advance in Kalynivka and near Karlivka and Zalizne in the Donetsk region.
As can be seen from the DeepState map.
A screenshot of the DeepState map showing the Russian advance near Kalynivka.
A screenshot of the DeepState map showing the Russian advance at Karlivka.
A screenshot of the DeepState map showing the Russian advance near Zalizne.
Situation at the front in the Donetsk region
On June 6, Nazar Voloshyn, a spokesman for the Khortytsia military command, said that the Russian army is trying to launch an offensive on Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad and Selidove in the Donetsk region, and is likely to capture parts of the city as well. “vital route” to Kostyantynivka.
On June 22, the Ukrainian military reported that Russian forces were increasing the pace of their offensive operations in Donetsk Oblast, increasing the intensity of attacks in the direction of Toretsk-Horlivka, where Russian forces were generally inactive in 2024. In particular, from the direction of Toretsk, Russian forces launched an attack on Khasiv Yar.
On July 2, Chief of Staff Oleksandr Syrsky said that the active frontline in eastern Ukraine had increased. Furthermore, on July 4, spokesman Voloshyn confirmed that Ukrainian forces had withdrawn from the Kanal district of Khasiv Yar.
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