Russian Forces Advance into Toretsk, Intensifying Battle on Ukraine’s Eastern Front

Late on October 7th, Russian forces entered the eastern outskirts of the Ukrainian frontline town of Toretsk, less than a week after seizing control of Vuhledar, according to reports by Reuters and The Kyiv Independent, citing Ukraine's military. Moscow's forces have steadily advanced, demonstrating their superiority in manpower and resources, while Ukraine continues to call for increased weapon supplies from its Western allies.

Anastasia Bobovnikova, spokeswoman for the Luhansk Task Force, told a national Ukrainian broadcaster that the situation remains fluid, with intense fighting occurring at nearly every entry point into the city. She explained, "The Russians have entered from the eastern outskirts, but the situation is constantly evolving. Sometimes we manage to destroy their firing positions, and sometimes they destroy ours. We are constantly regrouping and trying to retake the positions Russia has seized."

RF troops have reached the administrative quarter in the center of Toretsk: the school and police buildings of the city, as well as the indoor market. "There is a battle going on. We are pushing.
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Meanwhile, Russian military bloggers, including those managing the prominent Telegram channel Rybar, reported that Russian troops continue to push towards the city center. The Russian defense ministry, which had announced earlier on October 7th that its forces targeted troops and equipment in several nearby settlements, including Toretsk, did not provide further comments.

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