Brief report from the front, January 29, 2025
Russian forces are building a perimeter around the village of Andreevka. Report by Marat Khairullin with illustrations by Mikhail Popov.
In the north of the Pokrovsk sector, Russian units advanced from the area of the settlement Baranovka through forest plantations to the northwest and approached the settlement of Vodyanoe 2, which they had previously approached from the southwest. On the territory of this settlement (rather small), there is a processing plant, in the buildings of which the Ukrainian Armed Forces have equipped positions and shelters.
On the left flank of the Pokrovsk sector (no map today), fierce battles continue in the area of the settlements of Kotlino (Kotlyne) and Udachnoe, where our units are pushing through the enemy's defensive structures.
The Russian Ministry of Defense made a statement about the liberation of the settlement of Novoelizavetovka by units of the "Center" group of forces. To the west of it, our troops are finishing clearing Nadezhdovka (Nadiivka), from which they are starting to press in the direction of Kotlyarovka.
South of Nadezhdovka, active assault operations are underway in the area of the settlements of Novoandreevka and Srebnoe (Sribne). Our troops had previously approached the latter from the south along the ravine, and have now advanced towards it from the north. There are reports that the advance groups have entered the settlement, having secured a foothold in the buildings on its outskirts. The offensive is also developing north of the settlement of Andreevka. Russian forces are building a perimeter around this settlement, which is very important for the defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and are increasing pressure on the enemy from several directions. In Andreevka itself, intense fighting is taking place in the eastern and northeastern parts.
In the settlement of Dachnoe, fighters from our units are advancing in the north of the village. They have also managed to advance and secure a foothold in its southeastern part.
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Thank you for the update. Fingers crossed, Russia's long time ally General Winter will kick in soon and low temperatures will freeze the ground. Until then all the necessary regrouping and heavy armor will be ready for an even stronger attack throughout the entire frontline. Few more last strongholds taken and the operational space will be wide open. Слава России!