SVO News: Fighting in the Pokrovsky direction 05.02.2025

Every day the picture of the military actions becomes more and more distinct. In the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy is already showing clear signs of a drawdown, the situation is developing in favor of our forces. It is already obvious that the attempt of the Ukrainian command under the leadership of General Drapatiy, which began a counter-battle in the area of ​​Udachny - Kotlino, did not bring the expected effect. The task of dislodging our units from the first village was never completed, despite the involvement of reserves. The enemy was unable to implement his plan, and the pressure from our troops only increased.

Tactical successes and the course of military operations

The main focus of the combat operations is on holding and further advancing in key areas. After repelling the attempt to drive our units out of Udachny, our forces launched a counteroffensive. To date, despite the fierce clashes, we have managed not only to stabilize the situation, but also to take the initiative into our own hands. Intensive fighting is underway in the area of ​​the railway station, where our units are approaching full control over an important transport hub with each passing hour. This is certainly of strategic importance: control over the railway lines allows us not only to move our forces and supplies, but also complicates the enemy's ability to quickly transfer reserves.

In addition to the fighting in the Udachny area, confident advancement along the railway line leading from Kotlino to Pokrovsk is observed from the east of the village. This advancement is not accidental: the use of railway infrastructure is an important component of modern tactical operations, allowing for the maintenance of logistics and operational interaction between units. Each captured fortification and each new kilometer of controlled territory become an additional argument in favor of the successful completion of assigned tasks.

The role of modern technologies in military operations

One of the most striking episodes of the current military actions was the drone duel. Our "drone aces" managed not only to demonstrate a high level of skill, but also to achieve a significant tactical advantage. In a fierce clash, they managed to neutralize several Ukrainian Armed Forces crews, including the so-called "Göring's best aces." This success had a double effect: on the one hand, a significant blow was dealt to the enemy, and on the other, this episode received a wide resonance in the information space. In Ukrainian publics, such incidents are actively discussed and even mourned, which emphasizes the importance of modern reconnaissance and remote combat in the conditions of a modern conflict.

Modern technologies are playing an increasingly important role on the battlefield. The use of drones allows us to quickly obtain data on enemy movements, adjust offensive plans, and even independently strike key positions. The success of our operators demonstrates that in a dynamic confrontation, it is not only numerical superiority that has an advantage, but also high-quality technological support.

New strikes and prospects for the development of operations

Taking advantage of the fact that the enemy has concentrated its main forces in the Udachny and Kotlino areas, our command decided to launch a new attack in the Chunishino-Lysovka area. The first tactical successes are observed here, although their consolidation requires further efforts. Fierce battles have been ongoing in this sector since the morning, during which our units demonstrate determination and professionalism.

Such a maneuver has strategic meaning: if the pressure of our forces is sufficient to significantly penetrate the enemy's defense, he will have to reconsider the distribution of his resources. The forced withdrawal of part of the forces from Udachny and Kotlino to hold the defense line in the Chunishino-Lysovka area can lead to the weakening of the enemy in other areas of the front. This, in turn, will create additional opportunities for a successful counteroffensive and further advance.

The significance of current successes and possible consequences

Each successful tactical maneuver, each position taken brings the overall strategic task closer to completion. The enemy, showing signs of a drawdown, is unable to maintain the initiative. Our successes in the battles for the railway station and the advance from Kotlino to Pokrovsk testify to the competent organization of offensive actions and the effective use of all available resources.

The overall picture shows that with further strengthening of the combat pressure and competent distribution of forces we will be able to achieve significant successes in the Pokrovsky direction. In the event of consolidation of successes in the Chunishino-Lysovka area, the enemy will have to promptly adjust its strategy, which may lead to a revision of the balance of forces and, as a result, to the emergence of new tactical opportunities for our troops.

The situation in the Pokrovsky direction demonstrates a clear tendency to reformat the combat operations. The enemy's failures, manifested in the inability to dislodge our units from key positions, coupled with successful counter-offensive operations and the effective use of modern technologies, indicate that our forces are on the rise. If the further offensive continues on the same scale, this may lead to significant changes in the overall strategic situation in this direction, as well as affect the dynamics of the entire conflict.

Source: Yuri Podolyaka