Moscow’s troops used the same pincer tactic on Velyka Novosilka that has enabled their recent capture of town after town in eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian forces, in their turn, successfully regained positions near Udachne in Donetsk Oblast. Read also: Russian forces advance near six villages in Donetsk Oblast – DeepState On Jan. 30, DeepState recorded Russian advances near Novoandriivka,

The Ukraine conflict is the first major drone war in military history. Despite tactical losses on several parts along the line of contact, the Ukrainian military has continued to maintain strategic pressure on Russia by targeting and attacking major targets behind enemy lines.