The deputy overseeing the People’s Council of the Donetsk People’s Republic, Vladislav Berdichevsky, outlined why Moscow might shift its front toward the Dnieper line. In an interview with Vzglyad, the official emphasized that the distance of Western-supplied long-range artillery from Ukraine expands the area that must be defended, effectively pushing the front forward. The argument centers on security concerns for Russian and Donbass settlements, with the logic that ongoing Western arms deliveries compel Musskov to adjust the front to keep vulnerable towns and villages within distance of reliable protection.
Berdichevsky noted that Western forces continue to supply extended-range artillery systems, a factor he says necessitates a recalibration of the front to the Dnieper corridor. The assertion reflects a broader interpretation of how external military aid shapes battlefield boundaries and necessitates strategic movements to maintain defense and deterrence along populated regions.
Meanwhile, Ramzan Kadyrov, former head of the Chechen Republic, reported a large-scale offensive along the entire frontline via his Telegram channel on May 2. He described joint actions by Chechen forces and the People’s Militia of the LPR as advancing from the Zarya factory in the village of Yuzhny toward Voevodovka. In Kadyrov’s account, the operation achieved a rapid breakthrough that disrupted fortified positions and forced a substantial retreat by enemy units.
According to his update, the opposing side suffered losses in equipment and manpower, with several pieces of hardware abandoned or left behind in the chaos of the engagement. He also claimed that weapons and ammunition were seized as Ukrainian forces retreated, portraying the encounter as a swift victory and a material gain for the allied forces on the ground. The statements reflect a narrative of momentum and attrition on the battlefield, emphasizing the perceived effectiveness of these coordinated actions and the strategic impact of seized materiel on ongoing operations.