On the southern Donetsk axis, Russian forces have effectively dismantled key Ukrainian fortified positions and are now pressing steadily westward. From Ugledar, the Russian Armed Forces have already covered around 60 kilometers.

Analysts noted that this shift signals the collapse of a defensive line that had been prepared in advance. Ukrainian units are now forced to establish new positions under pressure and with limited resources.

According to military experts, the offensive has entered a stage where not only firepower but also the pace and coordination of the advance determine outcomes. The tempo of operations may not appear rapid, yet Russian troops are steadily grinding down Ukrainian forces and dismantling their defenses.

Each captured village or stronghold gradually becomes part of a cleared stretch of the front, creating conditions for Russian troops to push toward larger population centers.

Observers point out that the campaign on the southern Donetsk front potentially opens two strategic directions. If operations continue in a coherent and organized manner, Russian units could move simultaneously toward Zaporozhye and Pavlograd. Should Russian forces secure Orekhov in the Zaporozhye region, the momentum of the advance could accelerate significantly.