Fighting For New York: Russian Army Bogged Down

A turning point is looming.

Since the beginning of aggravation in the direction of Toretsk, the situation in New York, Donetsk region has become more complicated. Analysts note that the enemy continues to press towards the centre of the village, as well as mercilessly continues to strike from different types of weapons. However, it is not excluded that this offensive of the Russian Federation can decline, writes RBC-Ukraine.

What is Known About the Situation in New York

The day before, the report of the American Institute for the Study of War said that the occupation troops allegedly ‘achieved a significant tactical success’ in New York, Donetsk region. At the same time, the ISW noted that they do not observe visual confirmation that the invaders are so deep in the settlement as they claim. In turn, the DeepState analytical project also reported that the occupiers were able to expand their presence in the central part of the settlement.

In addition, Britain's intelligence also recently noted the advance of the Russians in New York and pointed out an interesting nuance. The British note that the Russian army has made a slight advance to the settlement of New York - a well-fortified section of the frontline and the last point on the line of demarcation, which existed until 2022. It is noteworthy that even before the full-scale war, the front line there passed almost straight behind the settlement, and from the position of the Ukrainian army near New York, one can see even without binoculars the outskirts of Horlivka, which has been occupied since 2014 and is 6 kilometres from New York itself.

The AFU General Staff comments on the situation in the neighbourhood of the settlement dryly and briefly in its daily reports, giving the number of enemy attacks. Also, the military does not officially confirm the presence of the enemy there. For example, when asked to comment on analysts' data that Russian troops have already entered New York, neighbouring Toretsk, the speaker of the operational-strategic grouping of troops ’Khortytsa′ Nazar Voloshin, said that he ’can neither confirm nor deny the data of international analysts′.

‘I will only say that the Defence Forces are fighting for this settlement, as the enemy does not stop assaults and shelling from different types of weapons and using aviation,’ Voloshyn said.’

Expert Names the Russians' Goal

The head of the Centre for Military and Legal Studies, Oleksandr Musienko, said in a commentary to RBC-Ukraine that the Russians' goal is to seize the bridgehead. That is, they want to seize New York and Toretsk and thus ensure their further advancement. In fact, we are talking about advancing towards Konstantynivka.

‘To date, this is the goal that is set to try to move from different sides towards Konstantynivka. That is why the enemy is attacking both in the area of New York and Toretsk. That is why he is seeking to move north from the area of Pokrovsk direction (from Progres and not only) to block the route. That is, the goal is actually the levelling of the front line in this direction, stretching our line of defence, moving towards Konstantynivka and trying to encircle our contingent in the area of Chasiv Yar,’ the expert explains.

According to him, fighting may show how everything will happen in reality. Now the aggressor is trying to actually destroy New York, sometimes using the advantage in firepower. The Ukrainian army in turn continues to constrain the enemy, which, according to the expert, has no success in terms of infantry attacks.

‘But the fighting remains intense. And now the Ukrainian forces are taking all measures to prevent any enemy breakthroughs in this area. I think that for another month, somewhere until the middle of the end of August, the enemy will take such active offensive actions. Then the offensive will decline. Both in New York and in the Pokrovsk direction,’ Musienko admits.

He explains that now it is important for the Ukrainian army to hold on through these weeks. According to the interlocutor, this Russian offensive will ‘gradually fade away, or it will be less and less active, or even the enemy will take a pause until October’. Therefore, now the task of Ukrainian fighters is to concentrate on defence in order to thwart the Russian Federation's plans in this direction.

The expert notes that the full occupation of Donetsk region remains a priority for the enemy. And at the same time draws attention: the way the Russian troops are moving now, they probably need to move for another 2-3 years to talk about some kind of capturing of Donetsk region.

‘That is, they have goals, but in terms of realisation they cannot achieve them. Firstly, because the Ukrainian defence is acting very coherently and correctly and our soldiers are taking the right measures. Secondly, because the enemy has missed more than one chance due to the actions of both our units and because they use extremely large forces and have extremely small success. And I will say that I don't see any opportunities for the enemy to seize Donetsk region in the coming months, it is unrealistic to do it before the end of this year,’ Musiyenko concluded.

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