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There appears a Ukrainian offensive underway in the South which is reportedly making progress, though whether this is an offensive or a successful counter-attack remains to be seen. It is unclear as to how durable these gains will prove, however it is likely the concentration of Russian effort around Sievierdonetsk is leaving other parts of the front vulnerable to Ukrainian counter-attacks.
Both the BBC and RT are state-sponsored bodies. RT is very open about this, it is stated on their home page.
I treat both with caution, and assume teh truth lies somewhere in the middle
The BBC has, in recent years, lost much of the respect it once had, mostly for kow-towing to public opinion. It was highly respected in teh 60s and 70s; sadly, no more. Nowadays, the BBC is only tops for TV series and films.
Why, whenever anybpdy questions the veracity of areport, are they 'Putin apologists'? Blind acceptance of what we are fed is a recipe for disaster. Question more. ( I think that's the RT slogan)
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End of Week 14 of the Russo-Ukrainian War and Russian offensive efforts were almost exclusively confined to Luhansk Oblast.
In the West and North there were no changes. Belarus is reportedly moving tanks and infantry fighting vehicles out of storage and sending them to Russia. It is assumed this is due to dwindling viable stocks in Russia's equipment reserves.
Around Kharkiv, Ukraine held against a limited Russian counter-attack in areas recently taken, and then reportedly continued to advance, however movement has been minor.
In the Donbas the Russians concentrated their efforts in capturing Sievierdonetsk, capturing several surrounding towns and having captured most of the city by the end of the week. Ukrainian forces appear to be making a fighting withdrawal across the river to Lysychansk. The fighting has been ferocious with limited territorial gains, however the cost for both attackers and defenders is reportedly high.
In the South a Ukrainian offensive North East of Kherson broke through Russian lines with several settlements reportedly retaken. It is reported that Russian forces in the area are less equipped, with much of Russia's capacity being invested in the Donbas offensive. Ukrainian capacity to continue the offensive is unclear.
In Moldova the situation remains tense, however no changes regarding the situation in Transnistria.
In the West and North there were no changes. Belarus is reportedly moving tanks and infantry fighting vehicles out of storage and sending them to Russia. It is assumed this is due to dwindling viable stocks in Russia's equipment reserves.
Around Kharkiv, Ukraine held against a limited Russian counter-attack in areas recently taken, and then reportedly continued to advance, however movement has been minor.
In the Donbas the Russians concentrated their efforts in capturing Sievierdonetsk, capturing several surrounding towns and having captured most of the city by the end of the week. Ukrainian forces appear to be making a fighting withdrawal across the river to Lysychansk. The fighting has been ferocious with limited territorial gains, however the cost for both attackers and defenders is reportedly high.
In the South a Ukrainian offensive North East of Kherson broke through Russian lines with several settlements reportedly retaken. It is reported that Russian forces in the area are less equipped, with much of Russia's capacity being invested in the Donbas offensive. Ukrainian capacity to continue the offensive is unclear.
In Moldova the situation remains tense, however no changes regarding the situation in Transnistria.
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There has been a marked decrease in the amount of reported missile strikes hitting logistical infrastructure in Western and central Ukraine. Whether this is due to a reduction in munition supply or a concentration of such firepower on the Luhansk offensive is unclear.
One thing is consistent in this conflict; media from both sides claiming the other is about to collapse from low morale.
One thing is consistent in this conflict; media from both sides claiming the other is about to collapse from low morale.
'Some people have their doubts. It’s not conclusive but it does seem to be the same person'
Well, then, it must be true
Well, then, it must be true
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An aspect of the conflict that is garnering more attention is Ukrainian partisan activity around Melitopol. It is difficult to confirm reported actions, however there are verifiable reports of Russian convoys moving with heavy protection in the area as well as further explosions at the port in Berdyansk (where the Saratov was sunk). This may also partly explain the movement of T-62s to the area.
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It's been 100 days since Russian armour rolled in from Belarus and state-sponsored Russian media is not mentioning the fact. Meduza reported they were instructed to not draw attention to the length of the "Special Operation". https://meduza.io/en/feature/2022/06/02 ... n-achieved
One issue for Putin are nationalists who have bought into the rhetoric regarding the illegitimacy of Ukraine as a state as well as the denazification line and are demanding an expansion of the War; something that may not be feasible.
One issue for Putin are nationalists who have bought into the rhetoric regarding the illegitimacy of Ukraine as a state as well as the denazification line and are demanding an expansion of the War; something that may not be feasible.
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Video of a drone attacking Russian vehicles before it gets blown out of the sky.
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It would appear another Russian General, Major General Roman Kutuzov, has been killed.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ru ... 022-06-05/
The Ukrainians also are reportedly successfully counterattacking within Sievierodonestk, which is surprising given the concentration of Russian effort into that single offensive action. The UK Ministry of Defence offer one possible explanation
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ru ... 022-06-05/
The Ukrainians also are reportedly successfully counterattacking within Sievierodonestk, which is surprising given the concentration of Russian effort into that single offensive action. The UK Ministry of Defence offer one possible explanation
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Prahok, Good on ya for this thread. Really appreciate the continuity and regular reports. Found this, hopefully it adds a visual context to the battlefield flux.Prahok wrote: ↑Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:57 amIt would appear another Russian General, Major General Roman Kutuzov, has been killed.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ru ... 022-06-05/
The Ukrainians also are reportedly successfully counterattacking within Sievierodonestk, which is surprising given the concentration of Russian effort into that single offensive action. The UK Ministry of Defence offer one possible explanation
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End of Week 15 of the Russo-Ukrainian War and there has been no substantive changes of territory, though casualties on both sides are reportedly high.
In the West and North there have been no changes, with sporadic shelling of Ukrainian border communities continuing. Belarus forces are undertaking combat readiness exercises near the border, however this is likely to be further posturing.
In Kharkiv, the Ukrainians have resumed offensive operations however movement has been incremental.
In the Donbas the battle for Sievierodonetsk is flattening the city. A large concentration of Russian artillery has reduced much of the city to rubble and Ukrainian forces are still contesting parts of the city. It is likely the Ukrainians will withdraw to Lysychansk at some stage, however may be encouraged to fight for longer due to the reported damage they are doing to Russian infantry. Certainly Russia is throwing a large amount of its military resources into the fight and this overwhelming firepower should allow them to grind forward, though at cost.
In the South there is reportedly increased partisan activity around Melitopol, which may be encouraged by the reduction in the number of Russian forces in the area as troops are repositioned. The Russian forces attempted to regain strategic areas lost North East of Kherson but were unsuccessful and the Ukrainian offensive in the area appears to continue, albeit at a slower pace.
In Moldova there were no changes regarding the status of Transnistria.
In the West and North there have been no changes, with sporadic shelling of Ukrainian border communities continuing. Belarus forces are undertaking combat readiness exercises near the border, however this is likely to be further posturing.
In Kharkiv, the Ukrainians have resumed offensive operations however movement has been incremental.
In the Donbas the battle for Sievierodonetsk is flattening the city. A large concentration of Russian artillery has reduced much of the city to rubble and Ukrainian forces are still contesting parts of the city. It is likely the Ukrainians will withdraw to Lysychansk at some stage, however may be encouraged to fight for longer due to the reported damage they are doing to Russian infantry. Certainly Russia is throwing a large amount of its military resources into the fight and this overwhelming firepower should allow them to grind forward, though at cost.
In the South there is reportedly increased partisan activity around Melitopol, which may be encouraged by the reduction in the number of Russian forces in the area as troops are repositioned. The Russian forces attempted to regain strategic areas lost North East of Kherson but were unsuccessful and the Ukrainian offensive in the area appears to continue, albeit at a slower pace.
In Moldova there were no changes regarding the status of Transnistria.
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Recent comments from Putin regarding the legitimacy of expanding Russia's borders whilst drawing comparisons with Peter the Great will do little to ease concerns from ex-Soviet states not embroiled in the current conflict.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/6/9 ... -expansion
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/6/9 ... -expansion
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