Russian forces advance near Rozlyv and Kostiantynopil in Donetsk Oblast

"The enemy advanced near Rozlyv and in Kostiantynopil," the analysts wrote.

On April 10, Presidential Office Deputy Head Pavlo Palisa warned that Russian troops might intensify their offensive operations on several fronts toward the end of April and into May.

According to Palisa, the enemy is likely to focus their efforts on the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast.

On April 8, analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported that over the past year, Russian forces lost more than five tank divisions and thousands of soldiers in their attempt to capture Pokrovsk.

Despite heavy losses, Russian troops continue their efforts to encircle the city from both east and west, reflecting Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s determination to seize all of Ukraine by military force if diplomatic means fail.