Russian army keeps trying to attack Chasiv Yar, it may bypass town- ISW

The Institute for the Study of War reports.

It is noted that yesterday the fighting  occurred northeast of Chasiv Yar near Bohdanivka, near the Novyi and Kanal microraions in eastern Chasiv Yar, east of Chasiv Yar near Ivanivske, southeast of Chasiv Yar near the Stupky-Holubovskyi nature reserve and Klishchiivka, and south of Chasiv Yar near Shumy.

Instead, Nazar Voloshyn, Ukrainian Khortytsia Group of Forces Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel, stated on April 26 that Russian forces are attacking Bohdanivka, Ivanivske, Klishchiivka, and Andriivka in an effort to bypass Chasiv Yar and set conditions to operationally encircle and seize the settlement..

According to him, on April 25, the occupation forces concentrated more personnel near Klishchiivka and attacked heavily near Bila Hora. Voloshyn added that Russian troops in the area of Bila Hora are regrouping, amassing ammunition and actively demining the front line.

• On April 26, ISW analysts said that the Russian occupation army was continuing its attempts to occupy Chasiv Yar. The capture of the town will allow Russia to launch further offensive operations against the towns that form a significant defense belt in Donetsk region.