Ukrainian troops withdrawn from potential Russian traps in Kurakhove sector — military expert Zgurets

He shared the information on Espreso TV.

"Regarding the fighting around Kurakhove, we know that Russia is conducting offensive actions from the north, south, and east. Speaking about the occupation of Katerynivka by the Russians, this settlement was the easternmost point of a pocket that also included Illinka and Yelyzavetivka. The capture of Katerynivka indicates that Ukrainian forces are taking measures related to withdrawing from this pocket that formed south of Kurakhove," commented Serhiy Zgurets.

According to him, Yuriyivka is a settlement located north of Kurakhove, where the Russian army is also trying to advance toward the village of Sontsivka and further toward Kurakhove.

"The areas are being held quite rationally by Ukrainian defenders, with measures underway to withdraw troops from these two pockets that Russian forces aimed to turn into traps," noted the military expert.

• On November 24, 217 combat clashes were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front line. Russian troops focused their attacks primarily on the Kurakhove sector.
• Russian troops are demonstrating the fastest pace of advancement since the beginning of 2023, particularly in the areas of Vuhledar and Velyka Novosilka. Analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) report significant changes on the front line in Donetsk region, indicating an intensification of combat.