Russia ramps up pressure on Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk rerion after 2022 failure – UK intel
Photo: The Russian Federation increased pressure on Velyka Novosilka (Getty Images)
Russian forces have once again intensified pressure on Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk region. This is not the first attempt by the enemy to capture the settlement, reports the UK Ministry of Defence on X.
"In central Donetsk region, Russian forces have intensified pressure on the town of Velyka Novosilka," the report states.
Russian occupation forces have advanced northward to capture the villages of Neskuchne and Vremivka, the latter located west of Velyka Novosilka.
British intelligence highlights that Russia's attempt to seize the town in summer 2022 failed, and in 2023, Ukraine pushed Russian forces southward.
"Russia’s advance on this axis followed its capture of other towns in the east, including Vuhledar in October 2024 and Kurakhove in January 2025," the intelligence added.
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Frontline update
Over the past day, Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 19 enemy attacks in the Novopavlivka direction. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the occupiers were most active near Velyka Novosilka.
The Operational-Strategic Group Khortytsia noted that Russian forces have intensified their efforts in the Velyka Novosilka area. Taking advantage of challenging weather conditions, the enemy launched offensive operations to block the town, deploying armored vehicles.
According to the Deep State mapping service, the enemy is targeting the area around the dairy plant, gas station, dormitory, and airfield.
