DeepState: Russian forces advance in Siversk, Donetsk Oblast

Dec 20, 2025 - 04:04

Russian forces have advanced in the town of Siversk in Donetsk Oblast.

Source: DeepState, a Ukrainian group of military analysts

Details: DeepState analysts report that Russian troops have advanced near the village of Dronivka and in Siversk in Donetsk Oblast, as well as near Vyshneve in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Background:

On 13 December, Ukrainska Pravda sources said that the city of Siversk in Donetsk Oblast had been almost completely lost, and that reserves would be needed to regain control of the city.
On 16 December, DeepState reported that the Russians had occupied Serebrianka and advanced near four other settlements in Donetsk Oblast.
On 18 December, DeepState analysts reported further advances by Russian forces near four settlements in the Pokrovsk and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk Oblast.
On 19 December, DeepState reported further Russian advances in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts.