Russian forces have made a massive breakthrough in Donbas threatening the entire oblast.

Russian troops have easily broken through the main Donbas defensive line seemingly facing little to no ressistance. Breakthrough confirmed at 15 km unconfirmed 19 km. This is in one day so in the nature of this attritional war is huge. This was and continues to be an infantry manouver without armour support. Kostantiatniva now in serious trouble in a semi-encirclement whilst Pokvrosk is encircled on three sides and is going to fall along with Myrnohrad and Rodynske. The eatern front according to some mappers and analysts may be on the verge of collapse due to a lack of manpower which has been stretched thin. 

This strengthens Putins position as he can point to this saying give me Donbas or I'll take anyway. Interesting days ahead.

Circled in yellow is the breakthrough/collapse.

https://deepstatemap.live/en#10/48.5202473/37.2944641 This is from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence so the red zone is likely larger.

 

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