After two and a half months of intense fighting, the red rabbit-ear-looking shape on the battlefield map of Donetsk Oblast is gone for good.
With the liberation of two more villages, Sukhetske and Kucheriv Yar, announced by the Ukrainian military over the weekend, the operation to clear the major Russian positions has drawn to a close. Ukrainian forces have systematically dismantled Russian defenses in the area, which had become a crucial stronghold for the occupying forces.
The operation has been marked by heavy casualties on both sides, with Ukrainian military analysts estimating that the Russian forces have suffered significant losses. The successful clearance of the area is believed to have disrupted Russian supply lines and communications, dealing a major blow to their operations in the region.
Ukrainian officials have hailed the operation as a major victory, emphasizing its strategic importance in the broader conflict. The successful conclusion of the operation is seen as a demonstration of Ukraine’s military resilience and the effectiveness of its combined arms approach. Analysts suggest that this development could have long-term implications for the course of the war, potentially shifting the balance of power in favor of Ukraine.