Russian army employs Avdiivka-like tactics near Chasiv Yar - British intelligence

Photo: Russians in the area of Chasiv Yar use tactics like in Avdiivka (Getty Image)

Russian forces attempting to seize Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region are employing tactics akin to those in Avdiivka. Occupiers are dropping numerous airstrikes in the area, according to the UK Ministry of Defense on X.

In the operational-strategic group Khortytsia, it has been stated that occupiers dropped 20-30 aviation bombs within a day in the vicinity of Chasiv Yar. These are dropped from Su-25 aircraft operating near the front line and Su-34 aircraft acting from a distance using guided bombs.

“This is a concerted aerial bombardment and is a tactic repeated from the Avdiivka campaign,” the summary notes.

According to intelligence, the city of Chasiv Yar is heavily fortified and situated on elevated terrain. Russian forces are advancing slowly in this area.

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Frontline update

Recently, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, stated that the situation in eastern Ukraine has escalated. According to him, the Russians have been ordered to seize Chasiv Yar by May 9th.

Ukrainian military personnel note that they are in control of the situation in the city of Chasiv Yar. However, the occupiers continue their assaults.

Overall, heavy fighting persists on the frontlines, particularly in the areas of Kupiansk, and on the Bakhmut and Avdiivka directions.