Russian Forces Intensify Push Towards Toretsk: What Comes Next?

After weeks of heavy offensive, Russian forces have made significant progress in the northwest of Toretsk, advancing rapidly in the region. Geolocated footage shared on January 6 indicates that Russian troops have reached the administrative border of Toretsk to the northwest. While a Russian blogger reports that approximately 90% of the city is under Russian control, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) estimates that 71% of Toretsk was captured by January 7.

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