Ukrainians gain foothold in Robotyne, Ukraine comes under massive missile strike. What happened on the front line on August 15?

The pro-Russian Voyenny Osvedomitel (“Military Informer”) Telegram channel reports that Ukrainian troops “have fought their way into Robotyne”. This settlement is the key vanguard stronghold of Russia’s defense south of Orikhiv. According to the channel, not only did Ukrainians secure their positions in the northern outskirts of the settlement, but they also sent a recon unit to its center, where it came under Russian artillery fire.

WarGonzo reports Ukrainian assault activity in the northern outskirts of Robotyne, coupled with a simultaneous advance from the southeast to “encircle the units of the Russian Armed Forces.”