Russian Forces Retreat From Andriivka, South of Bakhmut As Ukraine Advances

Ukrainian forces continue to have success pushing Russian troops out of defensive positions both north and south of Bakhmut. The Ukrainian attacks south of Bakhmut - and closer to the central parts of the front near Zaporizhzhia - have gained even more ground than those to the north.

Part of the reason for the Ukrainian achievements in this sector is due to the fact that stubborn Russian attempts to capture what was left of the steaming pile of ruins in Bakhmut with no strategic value prevented the Russians from preparing better defensive lines. The Ukrainians are availing themselves of the opportunity that has presented. JL

The Kyiv Independent reports:

Russian forces have retreated from their positions in Andriivka to the south of Bakhmut following a Ukrainian offensive operation. Ukrainian troops were also successful in the direction of Staromaiorske, located on the southern front, in the far west of Donestk Oblast, where they drove out Russian forces. Ukraine is conducting offensive operations both north and south of the city of Bakhmut.

Russian forces have retreated from their positions in Andriivka to the south of Bakhmut following a Ukrainian offensive operation, General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces spokesperson Andrii Kovalov said during a briefing on July 25.

Ukraine is conducting offensive operations both north and south of the city of Bakhmut, in Donetsk Oblast.

Around Bakhmut, Kovalov said that the Russians unsuccessfully advanced in the areas south of Ivanivske, west of Klishchiivka, and northwest of Orikhovo-Vasylivka.

Kovalov reported on July 19 that Russian forces were pushed out from their positions near the village of Orikhovo-Vasylivka.

Ukrainian troops were also successful in the direction of Staromaiorske, where they drove out Russian forces, according to the General Staff.

Staromaiorske is located on the southern front, in the far west of Donestk Oblast.

The troops are "entrenched at the achieved boundaries," while Russian forces "continue to put up strong resistance, moves their units, and use reserves," Kovalov added at the briefing.