Ukrainian soldiers.
33rd Mechanized Brigade
According to the press service of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Azov” in the the official post on Facebook
Units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine completed the clearing of Pankivka and surrounding areas on the Dobropillia direction. This was reported by the press service of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Azov.” According to the agency, thanks to coordinated actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard, Pankivka and neighboring areas came under the control of the defense forces.
According to the press service, the enemy was pushed back from settlements, and redeployments of Russian forces were recorded: four infantry brigades and one Marine Corps regiment to reinforce their contingent.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are making every effort to halt the enemy’s advance and prevent a breach of the defense
Chronicle and Analysis: Front Map and Dynamics of Events
An approximate map of the front line on the Dobropillia direction appeared on the DeepStateMap network, showing the main vectors of advancement and probable areas of clashes.
On the evening of August 11, DeepStateMap analysts updated the map of hostilities and reported that Russian forces are advancing in the direction of Dobropillia. The occupiers, by bypassing large fortifications, are moving toward the road from Dobropillia to Kramatorsk. OSUV “Dnipro” called the situation on the Pokrovsk direction difficult and clarified: the “infiltration” of small groups past the first line of Ukrainian positions is not “taking control of territory.” The General Staff also confirmed efforts to eliminate Russian DRGs in the direction, and additional reserves have been deployed.
“Infiltration” of small groups past the first line of Ukrainian positions is not “taking control of territory”.
Pokrovsk direction: conclusions on the counteroffensive and enemy losses
On August 15, the defense forces cleared and took under control six settlements in the Pokrovsk direction near Dobropillia. The occupiers suffered significant losses: more than 380 service members killed, wounded, and captured, as well as more than 40 units of equipment, including one tank.
Useful reading:
- Updated reports clarify that northern Kharkiv’s Kupiansk remains under Ukrainian Defense Forces control despite Russian claims.
- Ukrainian forces near Dobropillia are intensifying efforts to defeat Russian troops, who have deployed marine units to continue their offensive in Donetsk region.
- Ukrainian marines and assault brigades secured control over Zelenyi Hai in Donetsk, halting Russian advances amid ongoing conflict.
