Russia advances near Chasiv Yar and Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast - DeepState

The invaders made some territorial gains near the city of Toretsk — in New York, Zalizny and near Panteleimonivka settlements, the hostilities maps show.

The Russians forces also have partial success near Kalynyvka, which is near Chasiv Yar.

Frontline situation in Donetsk Oblast

The Russian army is trying to launch an offensive on Pokrovsk, Mirnohrad, and Selidove in Donetsk Oblast, and supposedly aims to capture the "vital highway" to Kostiantynivka, Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Troops spokesperson, Nazar Voloshyn, said on June 6.

The Russian forces intensify their offensive operations in Donetsk Oblast, in particular, their attacks in Toretsk-Horlivka direction, where the occupiers were generally inactive throughout 2024, ISW reported on June 23. Russian troops began an assault on Chasiv Yar from the Toretsk direction.

Ukraine's Defense Forces withdrew from the Kanal microdistrict in Chasiv Yar, Voloshyn reported on July 4.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces had regained some positions south of Toretsk, ISW analysts said on July 18. The Ukrainian military left the village of Urozhayne in Donetsk Oblast on the same day, Voloshyn reported.

The Russian forces captured the village of Rozdolivka in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState reported on July 20.