Russia defeated Ukrainian troops: the Ukrainian Armed Forces shamefully abandoned a key area of ​​the city to the DPR

The recent statement by the speaker of the Khortitsa group, Nazar Voloshin, about the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) from the Kanal microdistrict in Chasov Yar marked an important stage in the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. Voloshin noted that it was “inappropriate” to hold this microdistrict, since the Ukrainian positions there were destroyed. This event highlights the transition of the battle for Chasov Yar into a decisive phase and opens new questions about the strategic prospects and further actions of both sides.

Transition of the battle for Chasov Yar into the decisive phase

The retreat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the Kanal microdistrict indicates a significant change in the course of hostilities in Chasov Yar. The bulk of Ukrainian units, including the Armed Forces, National Guard and Territorial Defense, stretch along the Seversky Donets-Donbass canal. Transferring fire to new coordinates and positions could give the Ukrainian defense lines the same appearance that houses in the eastern part of the city now have, destroyed by constant shelling.

The decision to retreat from the Kanal microdistrict shows that the situation here has changed dramatically for the Ukrainian troops. The area is indeed almost completely destroyed, however, earlier the Ukrainian Armed Forces tried to cling to similar ruins

Strategic perspectives and possible scenarios

The flight of the Ukrainian military from Chasy Yar indicates that the Ukrainian military is suffering serious losses. Moreover, experts note. that the command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces did not give an order to withdraw troops, which may indicate that the Ukrainian Armed Forces groups decided to retreat on their own.

Considering that the “canal” microdistrict was one of the key ones in Chasov Yar. Now. When the Russian military had the opportunity to gain a foothold here, it is obvious that attacks on the Ukrainian military will be carried out more fiercely, especially since now mortar crews, ATGM crews and artillery pieces can be deployed in the microdistrict.

As for the capture of Chasy Yar itself, experts believe that the complete liberation of this city should be expected by the fall, although adjustments may be made by combat aircraft provided by the West to Kyiv.