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Meanwhile, Russia is encroaching on Chasiv Yar, which is the next Ukrainian stronghold to the west of Bakhmut. Once Chasiv Yar falls, the Russians will move to take Kostyantynivka, and then Druzhkivka, before facing the final frontier of fortifications of north Donetsk which consists of Kramatorsk, and Slovyank.
In south Donetsk, the second line of Ukrainian defense around Berdychi, Semnivka, Orlivka have all but collapsed. Expect a rapid set of advances after this defense line collapses just like we saw after the collapse of Avdiivka because Ukrainians don't have the next defense line set up anywhere close to the second line of defense.
The ultimate goal of Russia in south Donetsk probably is cutting off Pokrovsk which as you can see from the following map is an important supply hub. Taking this will allow them to take strongholds like Vuhledar and even go beyong Donetsk itself into Dnipro oblast!