Russian Forces Approach Strategic City of Selydove Amid Intensified Attacks

Russian Forces on the Brink of Seizing Strategic City in Eastern Ukraine

According to reports from the Ukrainian military on Wednesday, Russian forces are nearing the capture of a pivotal city in eastern Ukraine. On that day alone, Moscow launched an intense barrage, attacking the town of Selydove 19 times. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has corroborated these claims, indicating that Russia has made “significant tactical advances into and around Selydove in recent days.” However, the ISW also pointed out that this concentrated effort to secure Selydove has detracted from Russia’s capacity to mount a substantial offensive towards the city of Pokrovsk, which remains their primary objective in the region.

Geolocated footage has emerged, revealing that Russian forces have made notable inroads in the northeastern and eastern sectors of Selydove, inching closer to the city center. These advancements may soon compel Ukrainian troops to withdraw entirely from the vicinity to avoid encirclement. The ISW has concluded that it is plausible for Russia to take Selydove in the coming days; however, this does not necessarily indicate that Pokrovsk would subsequently fall under Russian control. In fact, the acquisition of Selydove is likely to have drained Russian forces, diminishing their combat effectiveness, which could significantly hinder their capability to shift focus towards Pokrovsk.

Tragic Loss of Ukrainian POWs at the Hands of Russian Forces

In a harrowing development, the office of Ukraine’s Prosecutor General reported that four captured Ukrainian servicemen were executed by Russian soldiers near Selydove. These individuals were members of Ukraine’s National Guard and had engaged in combat near the town when they were taken prisoner during a Russian offensive on October 6. The Prosecutor General’s office stated, “Russian soldiers filmed their interrogations, but when Ukrainian forces successfully recaptured the positions on October 7, the bodies of these servicemen were discovered.” In light of this incident, the Prosecutor General’s office has initiated an investigation to seek accountability for this tragic event.

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