14/ 14-15: as can be seen from this sentinel image, the Russian trench lines and fortifications continue on both sides of Solodka Balka strongpoint with multiple fallback positions and reserve trenches. Russians can deploy multiple battalions of infantry along this defensive belt https://twitter.com/Inkvisiit/status/1655584429715193856/photo/1

15/ Finally before Tokmak, there is a second robust reserve line 6-7km behind Solodka Balka. Tokmak is also surrounded by circular AT-ditch and multiple separate strongpoints. Village of Ocheretuvate is also being fortified for all-around defense. https://twitter.com/Inkvisiit/status/1655584432911163392/photo/1

15/ Finally before Tokmak, there is a second robust reserve line 6-7km behind Solodka Balka. Tokmak is also surrounded by circular AT-ditch and multiple separate strongpoints. Village of Ocheretuvate is also being fortified for all-around defense.

16/ But that’s enough for today. You can find more about the Russian fortifications on our map at: https://www.scribblemaps.com/maps/view/The-War-in-Ukraine/091194
(From the sidebar click “Russian defence lines”)

17/ Finally we would like to thank @wihurinrahasto for funding our research and enabling us to purchase commercial satellite imagery. This analysis would not have been possible without them. This thread will be followed by tactical-operational analysis at later date.

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cтоп-кадр из видео пуска ракет из РСЗО HIMARS

Покадровый разбор направляющей для ракет РСЗО HIMARS

https://twitter.com/emilkastehelmi/status/1656768748823379971

Ukraine has begun a series of local counterattacks in the Bakhmut area. First they pushed Russians to the canal in the south, and now they're attacking Russian positions near Bohdanivka and Khromove road. 1/ https://twitter.com/emilkastehelmi/status/1656768748823379971/photo/1

https://twitter.com/emilkastehelmi/status/1657421519172128768

Ukrainian counterattacks in the Bakhmut area have continued, and geolocated footage confirms that gains have been made. Ukraine has unblocked the Khromove road and is continuing forward. In the south, Russians have been pushed further from Ivanivske. 1/ 🪖 https://twitter.com/emilkastehelmi/status/1657421519172128768/photo/1

In the Klischiivka area, things are starting to get difficult for the Russians. They still most likely hold parts of the forest southwest of Ivanivske, but the ability to supply it is getting continuously weaker. It is unclear if they have any presence left west of the canal. 2/

If the Ukrainians are able to cross the canal near the supply line, the spearhead lurking in the forest will most likely fall, as the Russians are forced to either retreat or face encirclement. This would mean the last potential threat to the road T0504 would be eliminated. 3/ https://twitter.com/emilkastehelmi/status/1657421524444368897/photo/1

/4. An unexpected turn of events. “According to preliminary data, we are talking about the fall of 2 helicopters at once. 1 of them fell in Klintsy themselves, another 1 near the village of Suretsky . - Russian media https://twitter.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1657328952808013825/photo/1