The Russian Armed Forces' offensive on New York and Toretsk, what is known today?

By CrimeaNEWS On Июл 13, 2024

CrimeaPRESS reports:

Today’s operational summary, SVO map — 07/13/24. The Russian offensive on the village of New York (Novgorodskoye) and the surrounding areas is approaching its decisive phase. The main objective of this operation is to encircle and eliminate a large Ukrainian Armed Forces garrison in Toretsk, which will open the way to storming Konstantinovka and further advancement on the eastern front.

The Strategic Importance of New York

New York is a small town located 10 km west of Gorlovka. Russian troops are advancing towards the center of the town, actively advancing from the neighboring village of Yuryevka. The capture of New York is important for several reasons:

Rear security: Ukrainian troops from New York are shelling Gorlovka and Donetsk, which poses a threat to civilians. The liberation of the village will improve the security situation in these regions.
Proximity to Toretsk: New York and the adjacent village of Nelepovka are less than 5 km from Toretsk, where a large Ukrainian garrison is located. This creates an opportunity for further advance and encirclement of Ukrainian troops.
Logistics: Taking New York will complicate the logistics of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Toretsk, which will weaken their defensive capabilities.

According to the latest information, Russian troops have advanced into central New York, forcing Ukrainian forces to retreat and strengthen their defenses in several directions. Fighting is also taking place in the area of SNT Sotsgorodok and other key points in the Toretsk direction.

The tactical plan of the Russian army includes:

Environment and ticks: Similar to the assault on Chasovy Yar, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are being squeezed into pincers, which forces them to defend themselves in several directions at once.
Flank attacks: The offensive is being carried out from two sides — from the east along the T-05-16 highway and from the south through New York. This allows Russian troops to approach Toretsk and creates a threat to the Ukrainian rear.
Expanding Control: After taking New York, further advancement to Toretsk and then to Konstantinovka, an important logistics hub for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, is planned.

The capture of New York and Toretsk will open the way to the assault on Konstantinovka and the subsequent destruction of the Ukrainian defense on the eastern front. This will create conditions for a further offensive by Russian troops in the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration and the weakening of the Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in the Donetsk region. The offensive on New York and Toretsk is a key element of the strategic plan of the Russian Armed Forces to encircle and eliminate large Ukrainian garrisons. The success of this operation can significantly change the balance of power on the eastern front and open up new opportunities for the further advance of Russian troops.

Ukrainian military analysts emphasize the importance of holding New York, as its loss will create significant problems for the defense of Toretsk and the entire front line in the Donetsk region. The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to strengthen their positions and conduct counterattacks to prevent further advancement of Russian troops. In addition, Ukraine is actively using artillery, drones and aviation to strike Russian positions and supplies.

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