According to analytical data, Russian military units are preparing to intensify assault operations in the Novomykhailivka area, in the Donetsk region.
The report indicates that the enemy recently managed to advance south of Kreminna during fighting along the Kupyansk-Svatove-Kreminna line. Geolocation data confirms the movement of Russian forces also to the eastern outskirts of Bilogorivka.
According to Captain Ilya Yevlash, spokesman for the Ukrainian military "Khortytsia", Russian forces have recently reduced their shelling in the Kupyansk direction, likely due to bad weather.
It is also reported that enemy forces advanced near Bakhmut during positional battles. Fighting took place in various settlements, including Viymka, Rozdolivka, Bohdanivka, Ivanovske, Klishchiivka, Andriivka, Pivdenne and Shumiv.
According to geolocation footage from February 9, Russian forces have advanced into the southern sector of Avdiivka, capturing Chernyshevsky, Sportivna, and Soborna streets. An offensive in the north of the city is also reported.
Military observer Mashovets noted that the enemy is preparing to intensify assault operations near Novomykhailivka, even with limited resources.
At the same time, fighting continued in positions in the west of Zaporizhia region, in particular in the areas of Robotyne, Verbovye, and Novopokrovka.
Russian and Ukrainian sources also reported fighting on the left bank of the Kherson region, in particular near Krynyki.
