Meanwhile, during the last week, Russian army has continued to secure new areas in the ‘cauldron’ north of Velykyi Burluk. Russian forces have fully captured Mala Vovcha and Khrypuny, leaving Ukrainian troops from Varvarivka and Mykolaiva in a semi-encircled position, whilst the Russians apply pressure from the north and north-east. Between Okhrimivka and Zakharivka, a series of positions were taken following the Ukrainians’ withdrawal southwards, where Russian troops increased the pressure after capturing Blahodatne and entering Hrachovka. Furthermore, the Russians have taken Rublene and a number of positions along the international border and continue to shell the farms of Kreidyanka, where some Ukrainian soldiers are garrisoned. Map: [ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1V8NzjQkzMOhpuLhkktbiKgodOQ27X6IV&ll=50.280758110661395%2C37.23994945743895&z=11 ]