Russians occupy several settlements in Donetsk and Kursk oblasts – DeepState

The DeepState analytical project reported on the night of 9-10 January the advance of Russian forces in Donetsk and Kursk oblasts, resulting in the occupation of several settlements. Source: DeepState Details: Analysts wrote that the Russians occupied the settlements of Petropavlivka, Vozdvyzhenka and Solone in Donetsk Oblast.

The Russians also seized the settlements of Novoivanovka, Leonidovo and Aleksandriya in Russia's Kursk Oblast.

In addition, the Russians advanced in Dvorichna and near Zapadne in Kharkiv Oblast, as well as near Kurakhove and Yasenove in Donetsk Oblast. Background:

• On 7 January, DeepState reported that nearly the entire city of Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast was occupied by Russian forces, providing them with opportunities to advance westward.
• Fierce fighting continues in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, and the line of contact has divided the city in two. The Russians are using scorched earth tactics to try to destroy the city's infrastructure and the positions of the Ukrainian military.
• On 8 January, it became known that Russian forces were preparing to storm Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast.

  Russian forces have been concentrating assault groups to the south and southwest of the settlement in recent days.

• Serhii Dobriak, Head of Pokrovsk City Military Administration, reported that Russian forces are intensifying their attacks on the city.

  He said the Russians are now less than three kilometres away from the city.

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