Ukrainian forces withdraw from one of the fronts in Donetsk region
Photo: Lieutenant General Sergey Nayev (Vitalii Nosach/RBC-Ukraine)
Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev, the commander of a tactical group on one of the fronts in Donbas, announced the withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from unfavorable positions. On his Facebook page, Naiev reported that such a decision has allowed for the preservation of the lives of Ukrainian soldiers and improved the defense.
The Lieutenant General reminded that it is the second month of his command of the tactical group that holds a defense on one of the fronts in the Donetsk region.
"Almost every day I am on the front line, talking to the military – those who are the foundation of our army. These are strong and dedicated warriors who do their job every day despite fatigue, weather, and circumstances," Naiev wrote.
He emphasized that the most important thing for the command is to preserve the lives and health of the military personnel.
"Therefore, on one of the sections of the front, a decision was made to withdraw forces and resources from unfavorable positions. This not only preserved the soldiers but also improved our defense," the Lieutenant General stated.
According to Naiev, the enemy has sustained losses, and Ukrainian troops are now able to act more effectively.
"Over the past month, thanks to the joint work of scouts, drone operators, artillerymen, mortarmen, tank crews, and infantry, we managed to destroy over 30 units of enemy armored vehicles and more than 2,000 occupiers. This has significantly reduced the number of enemy attacks on our front," the Lieutenant General added.
Serhiy Naiev was previously the Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, on February 11, 2024, he was relieved of this position.
In February 2025, the media reported that Naiev became the commander of the Velyka Novosilka military tactical group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. On February 13, the Lieutenant General announced his arrival at the location for combat tasks.
"I am getting up to speed, studying the composition of the forces and resources. Before me are tired, yet unbroken soldiers. Each of them is a story of courage, pain, and resilience," Naiev wrote at that time.
Velyka Novosilka is one of the crucial sections of the front in the Donetsk region. It is located at the Vremivka bulge, which holds strategic importance for both warring sides due to its positioning at the junction of the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. To find out more, read our article on the topic.
