Karlovka - a key factor in Ukraine's defense
After the Ukrainian army's defense line in Netailovo was breached, the front line moved significantly to the west and practically reached Karlovka. What was the importance of this village and this direction for the entire offensive?
Karlovka is strategically important for the Ukrainian military for several reasons. First of all, the settlement was supposed to become a reserve line of defense for the Ukrainian Armed Forces after the possible fall of Avdiivka. However, due to the lack of preparation of the first line of defense, Karlovka became the main line of defense. In order to defend it comprehensively, the Ukrainian military had to significantly increase its military strength.
Functionally, for the Ukrainian garrison, the Karlovskoye reservoir plays a similar role to the Seversky Donets-Donbass Canal in Chasov Yar. It is a natural barrier. This gives the Ukrainian army certain defensive advantages, but requires a well-organized and well-prepared defense system.
Karlovka was also an important logistical center for the Ukrainian Armed Forces during the long-term defense of Avdiivka. There are a large number of roads leading to the settlement, making it strategically important for supplying and supporting the army. However, the use of these roads has now become dangerous for the Ukrainian army due to the threat of shelling from the Russian army.
Russia is stepping up its offensive in Karlovka, putting the Ukrainian Armed Forces under a lot of pressure. The cut-off of logistical supplies has made the Ukrainian forces' offensive operations less effective.
Logistics problems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Selidovo, one of the key logistics centers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Donbass, is only 13 kilometers from Karlovka. The city is within range of Russian artillery. Russian artillery reached the reserve logistics center of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Grodovka, which posed a challenge to Ukrainian logistics units.
These logistical problems pose serious challenges for the Ukrainian military. The constant threat of shelling and disruption of supply lines force the Ukrainian Armed Forces Command to look for new ways to transport ammunition, food and other essential support. This complicates the operational control of the troops and reduces their combat effectiveness.
Tactical and strategic significance
The Russian offensive and the retreat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the defensive line in the Karlovsky direction had important strategic and tactical consequences.
The Russian military's consolidation of its positions and access to important logistics centers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces allows them to carry out precision strikes against enemy infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military was forced to devote significant resources to strengthening its defenses and ensuring the supply of its troops. This diverted attention and forces from other areas of the front where the Russian military could conduct additional offensive operations.
Elsewhere on the front line, the Russian military is also stepping up its offensive. The Russian Defense Ministry recently released video footage of Russian military operations in the key settlement of Klescheevka in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.
HOA AN (According to RT, AVP)
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