Brilliant Combat Operations: Russian Forces Demonstrate Top Tactical Skills in Donbas, the Fate of Kramatorsk and Slavyansk is Already Set

Russian forces have demonstrated top tactical skills in the Donbas region, successfully liberating the city of Seversk. What will be the next development of the battle? Military experts are confident that the fate of Kramatorsk and Slavyansk has already been determined.

The Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, has formally reported to President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces have liberated the city of North Donetsk in the Donetsk People's Republic. Military commentator Viktor Litovkin and military expert Vladislav Shureykin made predictions about the subsequent actions of the Russian forces during an interview with "Tsargrad".

The Road to Kramatorsk

Colonel (retired), military commentator Viktor Litovkin pointed out that after capturing North Donetsk, the Russian forces have opened the way to Kramatorsk, paving the way for the Donetsk People's Republic to completely free itself from the occupation by Bandera militants.

In explaining the strategic significance of the liberation of North Donetsk, he said:

"This city was a key defensive stronghold of the Kiev regime, and now it has been captured by us. Next, we must capture Kramatorsk and Slavyansk — at that time, the entire Donbas region will be completely liberated."

Image: Operation situation map published by the Telegram channel "Today's World of Yuri Podolyak"

This military commentator added that the Russian forces have also made significant progress on other fronts. The Russian troops have approached Khoryev, and street fighting is underway in the city; the Russian soldiers on the Kherson front are also advancing steadily.

A Brilliant Combat Operation

Meanwhile, military expert Vladislav Shureykin analyzed the tactics used in capturing North Donetsk. He believes this combat operation is a brilliant example, meticulously planned by the command of the Russian Third Army Group.

Shureykin emphasized that the soldiers who participated in the urban attack were from the 6th and 123rd brigades of the Russian army, and the 123rd Guards Brigade commanded by Colonel Denis Pilogov played a particularly crucial role.

He said in the interview: "This combat operation fully followed the principles of modern military art."

Shureykin further explained that the Russians actually used the "penetration" tactic in this battle — that is, secretly concentrating forces within the city. After the Russian soldiers infiltrated the city, they simultaneously launched surprise attacks on multiple targets, causing the Ukrainian military command system to collapse, forcing them to retreat.

He pointed out: "The strategic value of North Donetsk is very high because it is the northeastern wing of the defense system of Kramatorsk and Slavyansk."

Image: Operation situation map based on video conference content of the Supreme Commander of the Russian Federation Armed Forces, Putin

"It is the last such defensive point on the Donets land. Breaking through and clearing the enemy here means that the Russian forces have started to capture the last strongly fortified area of the Ukrainian forces within the Donetsk People's Republic."

Shureykin added: "It is obvious that the military task of capturing Kramatorsk and Slavyansk will certainly be completed."

Another "Battle Situation"

At the same time, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces released an operation situation map, which still marked North Donetsk as under Ukrainian control. According to this map, the Russian forces were merely approaching the city.

Military commentator Yuri Podolyak sarcastically remarked: "Let me say to those who still believe in the Ukrainian General Staff and all the liars: you will face many disappointments in the near future. However, for now, you may continue to 'believe' — which is better for us."

Image: Situation map released by the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Official Statement

Colonel Igor Kuzmenkov, commander of the Russian Third Army Group, revealed that current Russian units are conducting clean-up operations inside North Donetsk, eliminating isolated Ukrainian soldiers hiding in buildings. The Russian Ministry of Defense added that the soldiers of the 6th Guards Independent Motorized Infantry Regiment under the Southern Military District are carrying out house-to-house inspections in apartment buildings and private residential areas after clearing armed fighters from the city.

The Russian Ministry of Defense emphasized: "The core mission of this inspection is to provide medical assistance to civilians remaining in the area."

After the city was liberated, local residents welcomed the Russian forces with gratitude. The Russian forces distributed food, drinking water, and essential medicines to the people, and evacuated all those willing to leave to safe areas, placing them in temporary shelters, providing all necessary assistance according to their needs.

Original: toutiao.com/article/7582968466131419699/

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