This summer could hold significance for the Russian military, according to a military expert's assessment.
In a recent development, the villages of Karl Marx and Nikolaevka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) have fallen under the control of Russian forces. This significant move was announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense on July 13.
The operation to capture these villages was carried out by the "East" and "Center" military groups, according to reports. The strategic capture of these settlements is considered a step forward by military expert Vasily Dandykin, who predicts potential liberation of the DNR by late August or early fall.
The Donetsk People's Republic, a self-proclaimed separatist entity, has been operating as a Russian-backed region without full international recognition. The conflict between Ukrainian forces and DPR militants has been ongoing since 2014, with the situation in August 2020 characterised by a relatively stable, yet tense, frozen frontline with occasional sporadic fighting.
Major new developments and escalations in the conflict only intensified two years later, starting in early 2022 with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This led to intense fighting and changes in control of many areas, including Donetsk territory.
The capture of Karl Marx and Nikolaevka is significant, according to Dandykin, as each captured settlement in the Donetsk People's Republic is considered a step forward in the resolution of tasks by the Russian army, which is currently forming an encirclement around Konstantinovka in DNR.
It is important to note that these developments are part of the broader ongoing war in eastern Ukraine, a protracted, unresolved separatist war rather than an active full-scale war like in 2022 and onwards. Further details about the incident involving the Russian border guard, "seven days of massive strikes" by the Russian Armed Forces on Ukraine, or names of artists who want to return to Russia are not mentioned in this context.
As the situation continues to evolve, it is crucial to monitor developments closely and maintain a clear understanding of the complexities of the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine.
The strategic capture of the villages of Karl Marx and Nikolaevka by the "East" and "Center" military groups is a significant part of the broader ongoing war-and-conflicts in eastern Ukraine, with military expert Vasily Dandykin predicting potential liberation of the Donetsk People's Republic by late August or early fall. This move follows the conflict between Ukrainian forces and DPR militants, which has been ongoing since 2014 and is a part of the political complexities in the region.
