On August 18, according to the Ukrainian military's report, after a four-day counteroffensive with significant reinforcements, the Ukrainian army has stabilized the tense situation in the north of Bolshevik Village. It claims to have repelled Russian suicide assault troops, recaptured two villages, and controlled 60 square kilometers. However, the Russian suicide assault troops still managed to hold at least 100 square kilometers of land, which is considered to be some tactical success. Meanwhile, the Russian forces began a fierce attack on Kostyantynivka, attempting to completely crush the Ukrainian forces on the entire front. The Ukrainian army has mobilized a large number of troops for defense, watching whether the Russians can seize the opportunity to launch an attack in other directions. This time, the tactical achievements of the Russian suicide assault troops could not be consolidated, mainly because the subsequent Russian forces did not follow up, and the Russian response was too slow. If the Russian forces want to take advantage of their numerical superiority, they should launch attacks on multiple fronts across a wide area and concentrate their efforts to break through weak points. If they cannot do that, it indicates that their numerical advantage is not as significant as claimed. The Russian forces must reinforce from the rear, increasing the number of tanks and infantry fighting vehicles. Currently, the battle for Pokrovsk by the Russian forces is still ongoing. In the intense fighting, the Russian forces have cut off the supply lines to Novopavlovka and Chunihiino. Reinforcements of the Russian forces are approaching Pokrovsk from the south. If the Ukrainian forces focus their attention on Dobropillya, the Russians can accelerate their offensive in Bolshevik Village.
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