The battle of Ray-Alexandrovka has begun. This will be one of the most importan…

Currently, the first Russian soldiers have managed to enter the eastern-most houses of Ray-Alexandrovka. However, the most important areas right now are on the flanks, where Russian progress has largely stalled.

Ukrainian troops are counterattacking south of the village and are contesting Russian dominion over the villages of Nikiforovka and Fedorovka Druga, while the Ukrainian stronghold of Krivaya Luka holds in the face of numerous Russian assaults.

Without taking the heights near Krivaya Luka, the battle for Ray-Alexandrovka will be difficult to complete.

Once Ray-Alexandrovka falls, the path to the neighbouring city of Nikolayevka will be open. I expect we will see an intensification of attacks from the southern flank, utilising the tactical height ridgeline which the Seversky Donets Canal runs along all the way to Nikolayevka. Nikolayevka is effectively the “gateway” to Slaviansk itself.

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