The DeepState analytical project reported on the night of 25-26 January that Russian troops had occupied the village of Vremivka and almost seized Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast.

Source : DeepState

Details : Analysts reported that Russian troops were advancing through Donetsk Oblast.

Quote : "The enemy has advanced in Velyka Novosilka, Toretsk, near Nadiivka, Petropavlivka and Kotlyne. [Their advance] was confirmed near Slovianka."

Background :

• Russian forces publish footage from the central streets of Velyka Novosilka, Donetsk Oblast. DeepState analysts believe that the battle for the village is coming to an end.
• On 23 January, it was reported that there was a risk of an operational encirclement of Ukrainian troops on the Novopavlivka front near Velyka Novosilka.
• The Russians are bypassing Pokrovsk from the south and approaching Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. They are currently moving towards Kotlyne and Udachne, which are located on the Mezhova-Pokrovsk road. 
• Viktor Trehubov, spokesperson for the Khortytsia Operational Strategic Group, said that the Russians, who have superior forces and resources, were conducting active offensive operations near Pokrovsk and wanted to capture nearby villages to partially encircle Pokrovsk.
• Fierce fighting continues in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast. The Russians are using scorched earth tactics to destroy urban infrastructure and the positions of the Ukrainian military.

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