Frontline Situation Report – April 2024

Summary of the situation on the battlefield and the recap of the previous month.

Overall SITREP:

The overall situation for Ukrainian defenders took a turn for the worse in April. The most precarious situation arose in the direction of Avdiivka, where the enemy exploited a vulnerability in the Ukrainian defense. This breach complicated the Ukrainian defense in the area; however, the situation, while challenging, is not critical, and the order to withdraw was issued in a timely manner.

Throughout March, the majority of Russian advances resulted in significant losses of manpower and equipment, a trend that continued into April. Despite over a year of resolute defense, Ukrainian defenders lost control of Novomykhailivka in Donetsk Oblast. The cost Russia army paid for the settlement was tremendous, and only shows Russian willingness to sacrifice a large amount of resources to reach their goals.

The pivotal event didn’t unfold on the battlefield but rather abroad. The US government has finally approved much-needed financial aid to Ukraine. This development brings hope that the situation regarding ammunition shortage will soon be resolved, contributing to the stabilization of the overall situation.

Avdiivka axis

• Russian troops advanced west of Tonenke towards Umanske.
• The enemy made progress towards Yasnobrodivka.
• Russian forces captured Pervomaiske on April 9, 2024.
• Russian troops entered Semenivka on April 6, 2024, and gained full control over the settlement on April 27.
• The invasion forces reached a railway overpass north of Avdiivka on April 14, 2024.
• Russian troops advanced north along the railway and entered Ocheretyne settlement on April 18.
• On April 25, the enemy captured Novobakhmutivka and entered the nearby Soloviove.
• Russian forces captured Soloviove on April 27, 2024.
• The enemy gained full control over Berdychi on April 27, 2024.
• Russian troops entered Netailove from the direction of Pervomaiske on April 28, 2024.
• On April 29, Russian forces made progress in Ocheretyne and reached the western and north-eastern edge of the town.

Bakhmut axis

• Russian forces reached the south-western edge of Ivanivske, and gained full control over the settlement.
• Russian VDV troops advanced along the road 0506 and reached the eastern edge of Chasiv Yar.
• On April 14, 2024, the enemy consolidated its gains around Chasiv Yar.
• The invasion forces gained full control over Bohdanivka settlement on April 20, 2024.
• Russian troops reached the Siverskyi Donets – Donbas Canal in the area south of Chasiv Yar on April 30.

Kupyansk axis

• Russian troops captured at least a half of Kyslivka settlement on April 28, 2024.

Novopavlivka axis

• Russian forces entered Krasnohorivka from the south-eastern direction on April 9, and made further gains towards the center on April 16 and 17, 2024.
• Russian forces advanced from the direction of Staromykhailivka towards Krasnohorivka, and captured Ukrainian positions north-east of the town.
• The enemy reached the western edge of Novomykhailivka on April 22, 2024, and captured the settlement.

Kherson axis

• Ukrainian marines made progress by advancing further into Krynky.

Situation per region

Russian invasion forces currently occupy the following regions of Ukraine:

Crimea is occupied by 100% and is not listed.

Overall situation in Ukraine

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