The Armed Forces of Ukraine have intensified their efforts to target tactical command posts near the front lines, aiming to disrupt the command and control capabilities of Russian forces, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on January 12.
The ISW suggests that these strikes on key command centers behind Russian lines are likely intended to weaken Russian logistics and operational planning.
This disruption could impact Russia’s ability to conduct military operations in the western Donetsk region.
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Key Targets Struck
Recent Ukrainian strikes have focused on key command posts located behind Russian lines.
On January 8 and January 10, Ukrainian forces carried out precision attacks on the command post of Russia’s 8th Guards Combined Arms Army (CAA) in Khartsyzk and the 3rd Army Corps (AC) in occupied Svitlodarsk, both situated in the Donetsk region.
On January 12, the Ukrainian General Staff announced a high-precision airstrike on the command post of Russia’s 2nd CAA in Novohrodivka, also in Donetsk.
These command units play important roles in coordinating Russian operations in the area.
The ISW observed that the 2nd CAA is leading Russian efforts south of Pokrovsk, the 3rd AC is active near Chasiv Yar, and the 8th CAA is directing operations near Kurakhove.
On January 12, reports also indicated that Ukrainian forces might have achieved tank superiority over Russian forces for the first time since the full-scale invasion began.
