The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the capture of the village of Ocheretino

The Russian Ministry of Defense in a report for May 5 stated that the Russian military occupied the village of Ocheretino in the Donetsk region.

“Units of the “Center” group of troops, as a result of active actions, completely liberated the settlement of Ocheretino,” the statement says. message departments.

Kyiv did not comment on the Russian side’s message. The Ukrainian project DeepState, which monitors the situation at the front, previously reportedthat Russian troops managed to advance and gain a foothold in part of Ocheretin.

Ocheretino is located 25 kilometers northwest of Donetsk. In the village there is a railway station on the Donetsk – Pokrovsk and Pokrovsk – Gorlovka lines. Before the war, about three and a half thousand people lived there. By the beginning of May of this year, less than 200 residents remained in the village.

After the capture of Ocheretin, the Russian military is preparing to storm Chasov Yar, and also, in case of further advance, will be able to take control of the logistics hubs in Konstantinovka and Pokrovsk. Through them, the Ukrainian troops are supplied to the west and south of Bakhmut.

Military analysts tie up the current situation at the front with the fatigue of the Ukrainian army and the increased ability of the Russian army to respond to crises.

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