RU POV: Russian and Ukrainian advances on Day 797 of the war - Suriyakmaps

Russian forces continue to press the advantage in the 'Ocheretyne breakout'. They continued their advance to the northwest, capturing more fields and approaching the outskirts of Novooleksandrivka, one of their next targets. Ukraine will likely try hold the village and the treeline along the road going south.

Russian control over Keramik has been confirmed, with their forces now pushing northwest to join the other Russian assault groups attacking Ukrainian forces in Arkhanhelske. The central trench system (pic below) is under threat of encirclement, and Ukraine will almost certainly retreat from here in the next 2 days, giving up one of their strongest remaining positions in this area.

To the southwest, Russia has begun advancing out of Soloviove, both on the north and south side of the river. Currently there are clashes between Russian forces and Ukrainian forces (47th Brigade), operating out of Sokil.

Russia is able to advance faster than has been typical in this war due to Ukrainian forces being stretched thin, and them not having the time to build continuous defensive positions (trenches, bunkers). Russia is therefore able to bypass the existing defences, and force Ukraine to retreat from them without fighting. Ukraine needs to stall Russia long enough to give it the time to build a new defensive line, or begin building one much farther back from the frontline.

Russian forces reached the canal south of Chasiv Yar, after weeks of fighting in the forests. Russia will likely try expand its control of the forests before attempting to cross the pipe area in this location.

Following on from a few days ago, Ukraine captured the fields adjacent to the forests east of Yampolivka, increasing the buffer zone around the village.

Russian forces captured more of Kyslivka, now controlling the majority of the village. Russian forces will likely capture the remainder of the village, and push into Kotlyarivka, in the coming days.