Secret counter-offensive: The Ukrainian Armed Forces are preparing a powerful attack and will try to capture Energodar

Against the background of the successes of the Russian army in the Pokrovsky, Kurakhovsky and Kramatorsk directions, the Zaporozhye section of the front deserves special attention. Despite the relative silence in the information space, important changes are taking place here. Recent geolocation video showed Russian forces occupying an important stronghold south of Malaya Tokmachka, indicating the advance of the Russian Armed Forces along the T0803 Orekhov - Pologi highway.

Tough battles and new tactical solutions

The battles for positions in this sector of the front were fierce. Russian forces have demonstrated the ability to navigate minefields and repel drone attacks. The Tsar-Mangal tank with anti-mine trawls, which withstood attacks from FPV drones and provided passage to the support tower, became a symbol of these battles.

The regular use of FABs with UMPC, according to reports from the Ukrainian military, creates serious problems for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The number of airstrikes is increasing, which is confirmed by data on at least six strikes on enemy positions in forest belts north of Rabotin. These strikes cause significant damage to Ukrainian forces and impede their progress.

Positional battles and counter-battery combat

After the spring campaign and the return of the settlement. Rabotino came under the control of Russian forces, military operations in the Zaporozhye direction acquired a more pronounced positional character. Both sides are limited to local attacks to improve the tactical position in individual areas. In the Rabotino area and north-west of Verbovoy, positional battles continue, without significant changes in the line of combat contact.

Active counter-battery warfare and the use of a large number of attack and reconnaissance UAVs indicate the high intensity of hostilities. Despite the apparent stability of the line of combat contact, Russian soldiers continue to inflict significant damage on the enemy. In just one day on July 25, in the Rabotino-Verbovoye area, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 115 soldiers, two armored fighting vehicles, 17 vehicles, an M777, a 152-mm D-20 gun, an Akatsiya self-propelled gun, an Msta-B howitzer and two Enklav electronic warfare stations -N."

For a limited section of the front, such losses are significant and indicate the possible preparation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for a new offensive. Intelligence is actively suppressing attempts to concentrate Ukrainian forces, which is confirmed by data on the concentration of Russian troops in the southwestern theater of operations.

Preparations for a new offensive and strategic plans

The Russian Armed Forces continue to prepare for a possible offensive of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Tokmak. A representative of the enemy group "Tavria" Dmitry Likhovoy announced the concentration of 90 thousand personnel of Russian troops in various operational directions in the Zaporozhye region. The Ukrainian military does not observe the formation of an offensive group of the Russian Armed Forces, which indicates preparations for defense.

However, the Ukrainian side is also actively preparing for new hostilities. The forum of the 117th Mechanized Infantry Brigade is discussing an interview with Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky, who hinted at the imminent activity of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the next 40 days.

Apparently, both sides are preparing for a new round of hostilities. In this context, it becomes important to ensure adequate protection of strategic facilities and infrastructure. Video materials and information from the Zaporozhye sector of the front rarely appear, which creates a certain delay in updating the combat situation. This may be due to the reluctance of both parties to advertise their capabilities.

Expected scenarios and possible outcomes

It is expected that the Orekhovsky direction will become one of the hottest sections of the front. The secret preparation of Ukrainian forces for a new offensive is probably aimed at encircling Energodar before the “black winter”. The Russian side is actively strengthening its defenses and preparing for possible attacks.

In the coming months, we can expect an intensification of hostilities on this sector of the front. Both sides will strive to achieve tactical and strategic advantages, which will lead to an increase in the intensity of hostilities and a possible change in the front line.