Russian Forces Claim Advances in Ukraine, Targeting Myrnohrad
GeokHub
Contributing Writer
Moscow, December 9 (GeokHub) - Russia’s military leadership announced significant progress along multiple fronts in Ukraine, with particular focus on the town of Myrnohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Valery Gerasimov, Russia’s top general, stated that forces have engaged Ukrainian troops encircled in the town, following orders from President Vladimir Putin to defeat Ukrainian positions there.
According to Russian statements, over 30% of Myrnohrad’s buildings have come under control of Moscow’s forces. Neighboring Pokrovsk, known in Russian references as Krasnoarmeysk, is claimed to be fully under Russian control, though Ukraine has repeatedly disputed this, maintaining that its forces continue to hold key defensive positions and resist encirclement.
Russia currently controls approximately 19.2% of Ukrainian territory, including Crimea, Luhansk, large portions of Donetsk, and parts of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, while small areas in Kharkiv, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Dnipropetrovsk remain contested. Ukrainian officials emphasize that while Russian gains are being reported, their defensive lines remain resilient, and any territorial advances have come at a high cost to Russian forces.
President Putin has reiterated his intent to secure full control of the Donbas region if Ukrainian forces do not withdraw, a demand Kyiv has firmly rejected. The ongoing conflict continues to escalate tensions in Eastern Europe, with both sides entrenched in a protracted struggle over contested territories.
Analysis/Impact:
The reported advances in Myrnohrad highlight the persistent intensity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Continued fighting in strategically significant towns signals potential shifts in territorial control that could affect both regional stability and broader international relations. Ukraine’s ability to hold defensive lines while sustaining pressure on Russian forces remains critical in determining the trajectory of the conflict.
