The Ukrainian Armed Forces said how many soldiers Russia chased near Chasov Yar

Russia has concentrated in the direction of Chasovy Yar in Donetsk Region in the region of 20-25 thousand soldiers. This was reported by the speaker of the Khortytsya OC, Nazar Voloshyn, on the air of a telethon on Sunday, 5 May.

He referred to the data of the Ukrainian military intelligence, which found out that the Russian command is trying to bring new military units to the settlement, as well as to complete the already there.

It is noteworthy that they will concentrate different numbers of persons in different directions," Voloshyn pointed out.

Russian invaders are trying to capture Chasov Yar in order to develop their offensive in Donetsk region in the future. Without control over this town, it is difficult for the Russian Armed Forces to advance further, to Kramatorsk and Konstantinovka.

It is known that the Russian invaders are trying to storm the town of Chasov Yar in Donetsk region from three sides - through Bogdanivka, Ivanivske and frontally in the place where the canal passes into pipes, but the Ukrainian defenders understand the strategic importance of this settlement, located on a hill.

Earlier, the GUR said that Russian troops were tasked with "taking something" in time for the pompous Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on 9 May, or for Russian dictator Putin's visit to China.