Russian infantry groups keep failing to break through toward Lyman
Russian forces are trying to push small infantry units through Ukrainian defenses near Lyman, but the attempts have so far failed. Capturing the city would open a route toward Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.
Russian troops continue attempting to seize the city of Lyman in Donetsk region, relying on a tactic of sending small infantry groups to infiltrate Ukrainian defensive lines, according to a Ukrainian military officer.
The officer said Russia's objective extends beyond Lyman itself: capturing the city would open a path toward Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, two cities that form the backbone of what is often called Donbas' "fortress belt." These two urban centers have long served as key strongholds for Ukraine's defense of the region, and their loss would mark a significant step toward fuller Russian control of Donetsk region.
Lyman is described as a gateway to this fortress belt, which is why holding the city matters for the broader stability of the front line. So far, Russian attempts to break through the city's defenses have not succeeded, though the assaults continue using small-group infiltration tactics rather than large mechanized pushes.
The source does not provide further details on the number of troops involved, casualties, or the specific timeframe of these attempts.
