Ukraine's counterattack failed, Russia determined to destroy Pokorvsk

Ukraine launched a night attack to cut off Russian logistics at the Solone River, but was counterattacked by the enemy, putting the Pokrovsk defense line in danger of collapsing.

The fire of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has never stopped. Recently, in the Solone River area, the two sides have been engaged in a suffocating battle of attack and defense. Initially, the Russian army unilaterally ceased fire on Victory Day, inadvertently creating an opportunity for Ukraine to launch a “surprise attack”. Photo: TASS

Ukraine had ambitions to retake key points when the enemy cooled down, but the reality was like a slap in the face — not only did the counterattack fail completely, but the Russian army on the defensive also tore through many layers of defense lines. Photo: RIA Novosti

As soon as the ceasefire ended, Russia immediately opened fire fiercely, expanding its offensive along the breakthrough points. Among them, the defense line along the Solone River southwest of Pokrovsk became a key battlefield, which could decide the situation of the entire region. Photo: TASS

On May 11, Ukrinform News Agency reported shocking news: The Ukrainian army took advantage of the darkness to launch a surprise attack near the Uspenivka area, with the intention of making the Russian army unable to react. Why did they choose this place? Because the Russian army is gradually infiltrating Novoserhiivka through the bridgehead on the north bank of the Solone River. If the logistics line through Uspenivka is cut off, the Russian bridgehead will become an “army without food”. Photo: Google Maps

The Ukrainian army also planned another move: to protect Novooleksandrivka while turning Uspenivka into a battlefield – an ambitious and carefully calculated plan. Photo: RIA Novosti

This time, the Ukrainian army's attack really had the advantage of the terrain: the surrounding roads were all flat, paved, allowing the mechanized forces to "step on the gas" and get there very quickly. Meanwhile, the bridge across the river had been destroyed in advance, making it impossible for the Russian forces on the north bank to call in tanks or armored vehicles. Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense

The Ukrainian army used its own “Bucephalus” infantry fighting vehicles to attack, using 30mm automatic cannons to fiercely sweep, even destroying a small Russian ammunition depot. As the sky began to brighten, more Ukrainian armored vehicles continued to arrive, causing serious disorder in the Russian front line, forcing them to abandon some positions and retreat. Photo: Euromaidan Press

Just when the Ukrainians thought they had secured victory, the tide suddenly turned! Military observer Yuriy Podolyaka discovered that Russian forces from Kotlyarivka took advantage of the darkness to clear out Ukrainian troops in the forest south of Novomykolaivka, then advanced straight to the edge of the village. At the same time, at Novooleksandrivka, the Russians also gained the upper hand, forcing the Ukrainians to hastily retreat. Photo: Google Maps

The Russian army continued to pursue, not only capturing Novooleksandrivka but also consolidating its position at Uspenivka. A large force of Russian troops crossed the river from Uspenivka, and long-range artillery continuously fired heavily at Ukrainian positions on the northern bank. At this point, the Ukrainian army was completely demoralized and was forced to quietly end the counterattack . Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense

After the defeat, the Ukrainian army was forced to regroup in Novomykolaivka and Muravka. But ironically, the terrain in these two areas accidentally became a “powerful assistant” for the Russian side — south of the villages were dense forests, 30 to 50 meters wide, where Russian infantry hid and deployed guerrilla tactics, making it almost impossible for Ukraine to defend effectively. Photo: Google Maps

Once Novomykolaivka falls, Russian troops can penetrate directly into Dnipropetrovsk province, simultaneously creating a pincer movement to encircle Novoserhiivka from both front and back. In general, the Ukrainian defense line along the Solone River is no different from an “isolated oasis”, and its collapse is only a matter of time. Photo: Top War

The recent tug-of-war clearly exposed the inherent weakness of the Ukrainian forces: despite possessing well-planned combat plans, they lacked effectiveness in actual deployment and response on the battlefield. On the contrary, the Russian side showed superiority in combat experience and flexible coordination ability, always knowing how to turn the situation around at the crucial moment. Photo: TASS

As the fighting continues to escalate, every inch of land gained or lost could tip the balance of the war. The Solone River defense line – which is becoming a fierce hotspot – could very well be the strategic chokepoint that will shape the next turning point in the Russia-Ukraine situation. Photo: Global Look Press

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