AMK Mapping

The situation in the Orikhiv direction for Ukraine has improved significantly in the last two weeks, following the arrival of large-scale reinforcements in the form of the 7th Rapid Response Corps from the Dobropillya direction. It's likely that the remaining Russian positions in the outermost southeast streets of the city will be cleared in the next week. At least half of Mala Tokmachka is also under Ukrainian control (the town never fell in the first place, contrary to reports). Some positions in Novodanylivka have also been restored (also never fully occupied in the first place). In response, Russia attempted a mechanised assault on Novodanylivka yesterday, using the cover of fog, probably to try bring in new assault groups to subsequently re-enter Orikhiv (similar tactic to what occurred in the Dobropillya direction with the mechanised assault in July). Ukrainian channels claim the majority of equipment was destroyed and most soldiers killed, however this remains unconfirmed. Ukrainian drones are actively trying to hunt down the Russian infantry who dismounted in Novodanylivka and are trying to accumulate. However, as expected, the redeployment of the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps from Dobropillya to the Orikhiv direction (where it primarily operates northeast of Orikhiv), has contributed to the deteriorating situation for Ukraine in the Dobropillya direction. It's expected Russia will continue prioritising advancing in the Dobropillya direction over the Kramatorsk and Orikhiv sectors, at least for the next few weeks.