Thursday06 February 2025
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To avoid encirclement, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have vacated the southern part of Velyka Novosilka and are now holding positions on the outskirts.

Ukrainian forces have been withdrawn from the southern region of Velyka Novosilka to avoid encirclement.
Чтобы избежать окружения, ВСУ покинули юг Великой Новоселки и укрепили свои позиции на её окраинах.

Ukrainian troops have been withdrawn from the southern part of Velyka Novosilka to avoid encirclement.

This was stated by the spokesperson of the operational-strategic grouping of troops (OSUV) "Khortytsia," Viktor Trehubov, as reported by RBK-Ukraine referencing a telethon broadcast.

According to him, Ukrainian forces maintain some positions within the settlement, but these are closer to its outskirts.

"Any other actions could have led to their encirclement and unnecessary losses among the Ukrainian defenders. Therefore, as of now, the Russians have entered a significant part of the settlement, while the Ukrainians are holding certain lines to prevent them (the Russians - ed.) from advancing further," Trehubov stated.

Situation in the Velyka Novosilka Area

The day before, Russian media claimed that their forces had allegedly captured Velyka Novosilka.

At that time, Trehubov denied this statement, saying that the battle for the settlement is still ongoing. He also clarified that Ukrainian troops and positions remain there, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine managed to avoid encirclement.

We also reported that the 110th OMBr believes that despite the enemy's entry into Velyka Novosilka, the occupiers will not be able to continue their offensive from the settlement. The issue lies in the geographical barrier, namely - the Mokryi Yaly River.