There are currently no indications that Russian forces near Toretsk are facing depletion.
Viktor Trehubov, spokesperson for the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces, made this statement on television in response to a question about whether there are signs of Russian exhaustion in the Toretsk sector, Ukrinform reports.
“No, there are not. The Russians can rotate troops fairly frequently in that direction. As it [ Toretsk] is logistically close to their strongholds, with Donetsk and Horlivka nearby. This allows them to replace personnel as needed,” he explained.
Trehubov noted that while he does not anticipate Russian forces becoming exhausted, their equipment may face depletion.
“However, if we examine the battles in Toretsk, there is limited use of equipment,” he added.
Trehubov further reported increased Russian activity in Kupiansk, where enemy forces are attempting to exert pressure from three directions. They are working to establish a crossing over the Oskil River and advance toward Kupiansk itself. Additionally, Russian troops are pushing from the north, while on the eastern front, near the border of multiple operational directions, they are attempting to advance on Borova via the Chornyi Zherebets River.
Urban combat continues in Chasiv Yar, he confirmed
As Ukrinform reported, yesterday, April 19, a total of 127 combat engagements occurred along the frontline, with the highest concentration of clashes taking place in the Pokrovsk sector.
Source: Military reports no signs of Russian troops’ exhaustion in Toretsk sector
