DeepState analysts reported full occupation of Kurakhove: what the Armed Forces of Ukraine say.

Ukrainian military occupies positions in Kurakhove in Donetsk region, which is why the Russian Federation does not have full control over the city. This was reported by the spokesperson of the operational-strategic grouping of troops 'Khortytsia' Viktor Trehubov on the 'Suspilne' television channel.

«According to my information, fighting continues in the Kurakhove area. Ukrainian positions at the thermal power plants located within the city of Kurakhove are still being held. Therefore, we cannot say that the Russian troops have fully occupied the city. Although, I must admit that most of Kurakhove is destroyed,» he said.

Trehubov emphasized that the Ukrainian defense forces are not leaving Kurakhove.

«Since the Ukrainian troops still have positions within the city, we cannot talk about their retreat.», he added.

Let us remind you that today the analysts of DeepState updated the combat map. According to it, the Russian Federation fully controls Kurakhove in Donetsk region.

Moreover, according to their data, Russian troops continue to advance near Andriivka, Solone and Novosilky.

Currently, the 1053rd day of the full-scale war is ongoing.

Currently, the most tense situation is in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions.

In total, 198 combat clashes took place during the past day. Ukrainian defenders continue to actively repel the enemy's attempts to advance deeper into the territory of Ukraine, delivering fire strikes against them.