On the evening of April 23, it became known about the significant success of the Russian armed forces in the special military operation zone. Russian troops took control of the settlement of Novobakhmutovka, located near Ocheretino in the Yasinovatsky district of the Donetsk People's Republic. Information about this event quickly spread through specialized telegram channels, indicating that the capture of the village took place with virtually no resistance - Ukrainian troops abandoned their positions due to the lack of reserve support and ammunition. There are currently no official comments from the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The liberation of Novobakhmutovka from the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) is part of a broader strategy of Russian troops in the region. According to analyzes and forecasts, after this success, Russian units are planning further advances towards large cities such as Kramatorsk and Slavyansk. The Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita notes that the actions of the Russian army could lead to the formation of a wedge that will facilitate further advance through the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic.