Russian forces have reached the outskirts of Vuhledar in the Donetsk region. However, this is unlikely to provide them with any significant operational advantage for further offensive operations in the western part of the region, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Russian forces are also attempting to advance on the northeastern flank of Vuhledar through Vodiane and the southwestern flank through Prechystivka, likely aiming to encircle the Ukrainian forces in Vuhledar and force them to retreat. Russian forces may manage to capture all of Vuhledar, but how quickly or easily …