Comprehensive Battlefront Breakdown: A Strategic Look at Every Front

Apr 6, 2025

Today, we will discuss the most interesting developments along the entire front line, focusing on Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Velyka Novosilka, and Zaporizhia.

Beginning with the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces continued their counteroffensive, achieving additional gains. They have placed the Kotlyne industrial zone under operational encirclement by securing the last remaining forest strip that connected it to Russian-controlled territory. To avoid heavy casualties in a direct assault, Ukrainians are methodically softening up the Russian defenders with precise artillery, drones, and even air strikes, as seen in footage released from the area.

Some of the Russian troops inside the pocket realized their dire situation and attempted to flee rather than surrender, but many were eliminated as they tried to make their way back to Russian lines.

Ukrainian troops have also advanced into Solona, further tightening the noose around the Russian western pincer. Each Ukrainian move forward disrupts Russian logistical routes and limits their ability to reinforce key positions. Additionally, just south of Pokrovsk, Ukrainians have pushed into northwestern Shevchenko, cutting off the last significant Russian entry point into the settlement. While Ukrainian forces now hold critical parts of Shevchenko, Russian troops continue to resist, making use of basements and underground shelters to prolong the fight. The battle for complete control of the town remains ongoing, with Ukrainian troops actively working to clear the remaining Russian positions.

In summary, Ukrainian forces have maintained momentum in the Pokrovsk offensive, forcing Russian troops into defensive pockets and steadily eroding their ability to hold key positions. The encirclement of Kotlyne, the advances into Solona, and the tightening grip on Shevchenko have placed additional pressure on Russian forces, who now face the prospect of further Ukrainian pressure in the coming days.

Switching to Kurakhove, the situation in Rozlyv has taken a sharp turn as Russian forces continued pushing into the settlement, despite initial Ukrainian efforts to clear the village. Russian troops have steadily reinforced their presence, overwhelming Ukrainian defenders’ efforts and ability to eliminate Russian assault groups as they move into the village.Russian forces are advancing through the grey zone toward Rozlyv, reaching the village either on foot or by vehicles. At first, Russian soldiers infiltrated it in small groups, taking cover in isolated houses. However, their numbers have grown, allowing them to establish positions and take advantage of the chaotic frontline by hiding in basements and various structures, making it difficult to dislodge them completely. Ukrainian forces continue to monitor and engage the enemy where possible, but recent reports confirm that Russian troops are now moving freely, especially on the eastern outskirts.

In summary, despite earlier Ukrainian efforts to clear Rozlyv, Russian forces have steadily expanded their foothold, and the settlement’s status remains contested as the battle for control continues.

In the direction of Velyka Novosilka, Russian forces have failed to make any meaningful advances despite repeated attempts. However, they are now encountering the same logistical struggles as seen on the western flank of Pokrovsk. Overstretched supply lines, combined with Ukrainian precision strikes on Russian logistics and ground lines of communication, have severely impacted their ability to sustain offensive operations.

Although Russian units continue attempting mechanized attacks, the further they push from Velyka Novosilka toward Ukrainian positions, the more their fire support and armored vehicles fail to reach them. This has left Russian infantry scattered and isolated across the contact line north of the settlement, making them highly vulnerable to Ukrainian counterfire. With limited coordinated support, Russian troops struggle to consolidate any gains, further stalling their progress.

In summary, Russian forces are still trying to advance near Velyka Novosilka, but worsening logistical issues and Ukrainian strikes on supply routes are leaving their infantry stranded and vulnerable on the frontline.

In Zaporizhia, intense fighting continues along the Stepove-Mali Shcherbaky road, where both sides hold positions just meters apart.

If we look at the topographic map, we can see that Russians and Ukrainians maintain positions on both sides of the same hill, with clashes taking place at close quarters as Russian soldiers try to dislodge Ukrainian defenders.

Fighting entered a stalemate, as major Russian mechanized attacks are detected early and repelled. Russian troops also push near Pyatykhatky and Mali Shcherbaky, though these efforts are dismantled by Ukrainian strikes as well. The arrival of Russian reinforcements has intensified clashes but has been unable to break Ukrainian resistance.