Is there risk of Ukrainian Forces withdrawing from Selydove? Expert's analysis
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The gray zone is just two kilometers away, which means that Russian forward units can already directly enter the city. It is quite possible that Ukrainian troops will have to withdraw, according to the material by RBC-Ukraine.
According to military expert Oleksii Hetman, Selydove is constantly under fire and is practically destroyed. It is very difficult to hold the defense there.
He explained that the gray zone is just two kilometers away, which means that Russian forward units can already directly enter the city.
"When the walls shake, you cannot hold the defense. Considering the distance between the flanks is approximately 6 km, Selydove will likely have to be abandoned," the expert suggests.
Regarding Pokrovsk, rapid advances and encirclement are, firstly, unlikely, and secondly, autumn mud will complicate the offensive. Most likely, in the coming weeks, the battle will focus on roads, infantry assaults will decrease, but artillery fire, drone attacks, and airstrikes will intensify, added Hetman.
Situation in Selydove
Today, the National Guard reported that Russian forces have intensified assaults using armored vehicles in the area of Selydove, Donetsk region. Ukrainian fighters are halting the enemy's attacks.
Meanwhile, German BILD expert Julian Röpcke claims that Selydove is partially encircled.
