Russians Suffer Devastating Losses While Assaulting Kurakhove
- A powerful Russian attack involved 14 armored vehicles targeting Ukrainian positions in Kurakhove.
- The attack is part of a larger Russian effort to overcome Ukrainian defenses near Pokrovsk.
- The situation indicates a crucial need for Ukraine to hold Kurakhove to prevent encirclement.
On November 8, 2024, the Ukrainian 46th Air Mobile Brigade faced a major Russian assault near Kurakhove, Donetsk Oblast. This attack involved at least 14 Russian armored vehicles, full of infantry, as part of a broader strategy to secure a route to the key city of Pokrovsk. Despite significant losses to their forces—around a thousand troops killed or injured daily—Russia continues to recruit new soldiers. Analyst Stanislav Aseyev indicated that the potential collapse of the southern front in Donetsk remains a pressing concern. The ongoing engagement underscores the critical nature of holding Kurakhove to protect adjacent territories from further encirclement by Russian forces. Ukrainian military leaders express optimism about slowing Russian advances, yet, historical patterns suggest that more aggressive assaults are inevitable in this escalating conflict.