Russian forces losing ground near Kreminna amid ongoing counterattacks: ISW analysis

This is according to a report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

The ISW report highlights recent enemy advancements south of Kreminna. Geolocation footage released on April 8 indicates minimal progress made by Russian forces in the vicinity of the chalk quarry to the south of Kreminna.

On April 9, a Russian military blogger reported ongoing battles for tactical positions near the quarry area, with limited gains claimed by Russian forces.

“Russian sources also claimed that there was heavy fighting near Terny (west of Kreminna), but that Russian forces are losing limited positions to constant Ukrainian counterattacks”, the report stated.

Analysts also suggest that the occupiers may resort to heavy bombardment with precision bombs on Ukrainian positions to facilitate further advances toward Chasiv Yar, similar to their tactics in Avdiivka.

Recent developments show Russian troops advancing west of Avdiivka and possibly capturing Pervomaiske to the southwest. Geolocation footage reveals enemy movements through fields northeast of Netaylove, immediately west of Pervomaiske.

• Serhii Lyshenko, deputy of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Council, reported ongoing fighting in Robotyne. The 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces reacted.