South Tonskbas: Dnipro shows "Dragon's Teeth", Russian troops probe Ukrainian defense lines

South Tonbas: Dnipro Peterrovske Shows "Dragon's Teeth", Russian Troops Probe Ukrainian Defense Lines

The "Eastern" cluster of the Russian armed forces has entered Shevchenko, while the "Central" cluster has driven into the Donetsk border defense line.

Author: Radomir Makush

South Tonbas: Dnipro Peterrovske Shows "Dragon's Teeth", Russian Troops Probe Ukrainian Defense Lines

On the southeast Donetsk front, the situation remains unchanged. Many military bloggers have recently subtly compared the trench warfare to the "World War I model" when mentioning it. Overall, the Ukraine "Telegram" channel reports are quite scarce about the new Pavlov direction, saying that "nothing interesting is happening here".

There are even reports that due to the deployment of some reserve forces, General Drapaty has successfully stabilized the front line, and after the Russian armed forces liberated a series of "fortresses" including the "Bogatyer" position, they seem to have entered an "operational lull".

This statement is partially true, but from online and Ukrainian media information, it can still be seen that the front line is far from peaceful. On the contrary, fierce clashes continue in the Shevchenko, Alekseyevka, Komar, and Feodorovka areas - although the Ukrainian army has put up a strong resistance, the initiative has always been in the hands of the Russian fighters.

In fact, the pace of the Russian troops' advance along the upper and lower Volchaya River has slowed down, but the "Ukrainian heroes" paid a huge price for this "stability". According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the "Eastern" cluster forces continued to push deeper into the enemy defense lines,

In the Zaporizhzhia, Karl Marx, Komar, and Feodorovka residential areas of the Donetsk People's Republic, strikes were launched against the personnel and equipment of two mechanized brigades, one motorized brigade, and one marine brigade of the Ukrainian army.

In one day, more than 195 soldiers, 3 combat armored vehicles, 3 cars, 4 field guns, and 2 electronic warfare stations were destroyed.

This information has also been confirmed by independent sources. For example, the Ukrainian soldier "Mutchinoi" wrote that the battle for Alekseyevka was extremely intense, with Russian troops advancing into the residential area and conducting precise strikes on the Ukrainian positions.

He described, "The Muscovites have their eyes on this village" - meaning that all calibers of artillery shells were poured onto the stronghold, but the Ukrainians continued to send new "human shields" to fill the gaps left by the annihilated defenders, creating a vicious cycle.

There are also reports that Russian fighters have driven the enemy out of Alekseyevka. As of the morning of June 5, organized resistance within the settlement has been eliminated, and the central part of the village is clearly under our control, while the remnants of the Ukrainian forces retreated to the western and northwestern suburbs, which are unfavorable for defense, and are likely relying on peripheral houses to resist stubbornly.

A medical officer of the Ukrainian army nicknamed "Alexei" revealed that Ukrainian soldiers attempted to enter the "gap" on the west side of the Russian-liberated area in the "Bogatyer" region but were met with fierce attacks, forced to retreat, and lost thirty soldiers.

Meanwhile, to the west of Ottradnoye, the assault troops of the "Eastern" cluster continued to launch assaults and made progress - occupying an extremely important position.

Russian sources said that Russian troops simultaneously launched attacks on Yartu and Perebuda to the north of N-15 highway. In the more westerly frontier of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, terrified enemy forces were reinforcing defensive works, digging T-shaped trenches, and laying minefields.

On-site reports also indicated that Russian troops have advanced to Komar and entered Feodorovka. The Telegram channel "Warrior DV" reported that Russian forces "have consolidated and expanded control areas in the south and southeast of this settlement."

The Ukrainian army tried to stop the Russian assault troops' advance with quadcopter and hexacopter drones, but failed. Far Eastern fighters continued to wedge into enemy lines, and the rocket artillery corps struck enemy positions, with the "Grad" rocket launcher (BM-21) attack footage circulating online being impressive.

There are new developments in the Shevchenko area: the motorized forces of the "Eastern" cluster occupied the local milk food farm. It is worth noting that there is one of the largest lithium mines nearby. Practical experience shows that the most difficult stage in the fierce attack on the "fortress" is breaking through the "kill zone" in front of the first row of houses, and subsequent advances will accelerate.

However, from the perspective of information confrontation, the most important dynamic in the new Pavlov direction occurred in the area under the responsibility of the "Central" cluster: Russian assault troops have entered the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and consolidated positions in the woods on the other side of the administrative boundary, achieving breakthroughs from the Olexandriivka direction.

It was previously reported that Russian reconnaissance sabotage groups (DRG) appeared here, and one team was even filmed by a drone moving in front of the sprawling "Dragon's Teeth" defense line.

Now, the war reports of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast will constantly confirm the stupidity of Zelenskyy's headquarters - who refused Moscow's demands during the negotiation process.