The ZSU have successfully advanced 8.5 km south of the Zaporizhzhia – Donetsk road
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting counterattacks at the junction of the operational zones of the Russian 'Center' and 'Vostok' troop groupings. As a result of offensive operations in the Velyka Novosilka direction, Ukrainian troops managed to advance to a depth of over 8.5 km. This was reported by Glavcom, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
Combat operations are ongoing at the border of the Novopavlivka and Velyka Novosilka directions. The Russian command is attempting to hold defensive lines with the 29th Combined Arms Army and the 90th Tank Division, but as of the evening of November 13, these efforts have not produced the results expected by the enemy.
Operational situation on the front
In the defense sector of the 29th Combined Arms Army, the enemy is trying to counteract the ZSU advance in the directions of Piddubne – Bohatyr and Voskresenka – Velyka Novosilka. Additionally, units of the ‘Center’ group are attempting a breakthrough to Novopavlivka via Novoserhiivka and Kotliarivka. Despite the activity of enemy assault groups, Ukrainian units are managing to defend effectively and continue pressure in the tactical zone.
The Russian military leadership carried out a regrouping during the autumn, transferring parts of the 90th Tank Division under the control of the 41st Combined Arms Army. This allowed for the transfer of individual tank units into the area of responsibility of the 29th Army, as well as to the right flank of the ‘Center’ group near Druzhkivka.
Results of the ZSU offensive
The most dynamic events are unfolding south of the Zaporizhzhia – Donetsk highway. Ukrainian forces have expanded their bridgehead in the area of the Mokri Yaly River, forcing Russian troops out of the settlements of Perebudova, Komar, and Fedorivka. Advancing along the riverbanks has allowed them to reach the outskirts of the village of Vesele at a distance of less than 1 km.
Analysts note that after three weeks of intense fighting, the ZSU have managed to liberate a significant part of the Donetsk region, including areas near Zelanyi Hai and the village of Zaporizhzhia. At the same time, the situation in the Shevchenko – Burlatske direction has stabilized, and Ukrainian units are focusing on fortifying their captured positions.
Impact on enemy strategy
Currently, the ZSU have transitioned to the stage of clearing the liberated territories of the remnants of Russian assault groups. Enemy resistance persists only in specific sectors, notably in the area of the village of Filiya and near Novomykolaivka and Muravka. The further actions of Ukrainian troops in the Velyka Novosilka direction remain a significant factor affecting the overall state of the enemy’s defense at the junction of the ‘Vostok’ and ‘Center’ groupings.
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