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RU POV: Russian and Ukrainian advances on Day 804 and 805 of the war - Suriyakmaps

May 8, 2024 — May 9, 2024 War Day 804–805

Pictures 1 to 6 are from Day 804, whilst Pictures 7 and 8 are from Day 805

Ukrainian Advance
0.42 km²
Overall (set): 0.42 km²
Russian Advance
5.79 km²
Net Change
-5.37 km²

Situation Snapshots

Imagery, commentary, and territorial changes from the period.

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Russian Forces Advance: 0.26 km²

Advance = 0.26km2

Intense clashes continue in Krasnogorivka, with the eastern Russian assault force, having made their move 2 weeks ago, capturing a part of the eastern side of the town. Ukrainian forces are in deep trouble, as they are now having to face attacks from 2 fronts (sides). As of writing this comment, this map is 26 hours old, and already clashes are being reported in the hospital on the eastern side of the town (letter H on map).

There is currently only 1km between the southern and eastern Russian assault groups, meaning Ukrainian forces on the southeastern side of the town are under threat of encirclement and likely to retreat. From here, Russia will continue ramping up the pressure on both sides, and force Ukraine back into the northern and western parts of the town.
Russian Forces Advance: 0.64 km²

Advance = 0.64km2

As discussed previously, Russian forces continue to clear the minefields south of Pervomaiske. To answer a common question: Russia is in no rush to take this area, as this particular group's focus is on Netailove (to the east), they have limited manpower, and Ukraine is not contesting this area so Russian forces are not in a hurry to clear the mines out and can take their time.
Russian Forces Advance: 0.18 km²

Advance = 0.18km2

Russian forces continued their slow clearing of Robotyne, taking a small portion of the eastern part of the village. Ukrainian forces do not have a presence in Robotyne itself anymore, but still occupy the trenches just north and east of the village.
Ukrainian Forces Advance: 0.42 km²

Advance = 0.42km2

Ukraine managed to recapture the filtering plant north of Bilohorivka, after Russia took it several weeks ago. Whilst this plant does not have much impact on the fighting going on in the town, it does provide more of a buffer around Ukraine's supply route.
Russian Forces

Advance = Map correction. Area that was grey zone has actually been controlled by Ukraine

Small correction was made by Suriyak to the front line around Novoselivske after some geolocated footage. This area had been in the grey zone, but has actually been controlled by Ukraine. This area hasn't seen any actual changes in the front line for many months, and fighting is minimal.
Russian Forces Advance: 3.38 km²

Advance = 3.38km2

As I've mentioned several times before, Ukraine does not have many forces in this area of the front line, due to the focus on other areas such as Chasiv Yar and Ocheretyne. Due to this, Ukrainian forces have been stretched very thin, and are trying to defend 2 villages on different sides of the Mokri Yaly River, with the same force and no easy way to cross.

Russia began shelling and bombing Urozhaine (eastern side) a few weeks ago, and launched their attack 1 week ago. With limited forces as mentioned, Ukraine had to concentrate the majority of its limited soldiers in Urozhaine, even allegedly counterattacking to try slow Russia down. This left Staromaiorske (western side) extremely underdefended, which Russian forces have exploited.

With Ukraine having barely any soldiers or equipment available, Russia's attack on Staromaiorske and the surrounding fields progressed quickly, capturing most of the fields easily, as the few Ukrainian forces here scrambled to fall back. Russia has also entered the village and taken over the southern part with ease, with some Ukrainian sources claiming Ukraine has abandoned the village almost entirely. Russia will likely continue to ramp up the pressure, switching its attacks between both sides of the river to keep Ukrainian forces off-balance.
Russian Forces Advance: 0.88 km²

Advance = 0.88km2

As I've mentioned several times before, Ukraine does not have many forces in this area of the front line, due to the focus on other areas such as Chasiv Yar and Ocheretyne. Due to this, Ukrainian forces have been stretched very thin, and are trying to defend 2 villages on different sides of the Mokri Yaly River, with the same force and no easy way to cross.

Russia began shelling and bombing Urozhaine (eastern side) a few weeks ago, and launched their attack 1 week ago. With limited forces as mentioned, Ukraine had to concentrate the majority of its limited soldiers in Urozhaine, even allegedly counterattacking to try slow Russia down. This left Staromaiorske (western side) extremely underdefended, which Russian forces have exploited.

With Ukraine having barely any soldiers or equipment available, Russia's attack on Staromaiorske and the surrounding fields progressed quickly, capturing most of the fields easily, as the few Ukrainian forces here scrambled to fall back. Russia has also entered the village and taken over the southern part with ease, with some Ukrainian sources claiming Ukraine has abandoned the village almost entirely. Russia will likely continue to ramp up the pressure, switching its attacks between both sides of the river to keep Ukrainian forces off-balance.
Russian Forces Advance: 0.45 km²

Top Advance = 0.12km2, Bottom Advance = 0.33km2

Russian forces managed to capture the centre of Netailovo after recent clashes. Ukraine still holds its positions in the rest of the town and the farming complex to the south, but is gradually being forced out. Further southeast, Russian forces continuing clearing the fields as mentioned in Picture 2.