Russia's forces have launched a relentless barrage of attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Donetsk region, but the Ukrainian military remains resolute, repelling over 45 enemy assaults in the past day. The General Staff confirmed that there were 17 air strikes and more than 20 strikes by multiple launch rocket systems.
In Bakhmut, the city has become a focal point of conflict as Russian forces attempt to capture it. The Ukrainian defense forces have successfully repelled about 20 enemy attacks west of the city, but the overall situation remains dire. Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ukrainian Land Forces, recently visited the front lines and met with soldiers who had previously been considered invincible by Russian forces.
Syrskyi stated that the enemy is weakening and trying to cover up its failures by spreading false reports about capturing Bakhmut. He emphasized that the success of the Ukrainian military depends on the actions of individual soldiers, saying "the forward movement of our entire army depends on what every soldier is doing right now on their section of the front."
Meanwhile, intense fighting continues in Avdiivka and Mariinka to the northwest and west of Donetsk city. The Russians have been trying for months to dislodge Ukrainian defenses in these areas, with the General Staff reporting that around 20 assaults had been repelled.
However, Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in the zone, reported some operational successes, including taking strategic positions and overcoming Russian special forces who have been introduced into the area. Despite this, he acknowledged that the situation is becoming increasingly difficult for both sides due to similar challenges such as terrain and weather conditions.
The conflict has taken a toll on the Russians, with Dmytrashkivskyi stating that they are suffering "quite significant losses." He also claimed that the enemy does not have sufficient equipment or ammunition, saying that they are on a "diet" of ammunition for assaults.
In Bakhmut, the city has become a focal point of conflict as Russian forces attempt to capture it. The Ukrainian defense forces have successfully repelled about 20 enemy attacks west of the city, but the overall situation remains dire. Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ukrainian Land Forces, recently visited the front lines and met with soldiers who had previously been considered invincible by Russian forces.
Syrskyi stated that the enemy is weakening and trying to cover up its failures by spreading false reports about capturing Bakhmut. He emphasized that the success of the Ukrainian military depends on the actions of individual soldiers, saying "the forward movement of our entire army depends on what every soldier is doing right now on their section of the front."
Meanwhile, intense fighting continues in Avdiivka and Mariinka to the northwest and west of Donetsk city. The Russians have been trying for months to dislodge Ukrainian defenses in these areas, with the General Staff reporting that around 20 assaults had been repelled.
However, Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in the zone, reported some operational successes, including taking strategic positions and overcoming Russian special forces who have been introduced into the area. Despite this, he acknowledged that the situation is becoming increasingly difficult for both sides due to similar challenges such as terrain and weather conditions.
The conflict has taken a toll on the Russians, with Dmytrashkivskyi stating that they are suffering "quite significant losses." He also claimed that the enemy does not have sufficient equipment or ammunition, saying that they are on a "diet" of ammunition for assaults.
they just repelled over 45 enemy attacks in one day lol what kinda strategy is that?? 
the russians think they can just keep throwing attacks and hope it sticks but newsflash: ukraine's got game 
the fact that syrskyi said the enemy is weakening and they're spreading false reports is so telling i mean, who tries to spin their losses as a "diet" of ammo lol 
anyway, it's all about the individual soldiers making a difference at this point. every single soldier matters 
The fact that the Ukrainian military is holding their ground despite being outnumbered and outgunned is truly inspiring 
. And those Russian forces trying to spin their failures as victories? 
Please, it's not going to work.
It's time for some real diplomacy and a peaceful resolution to this conflict. 
Just read this news and I'm feeling all the feels 
about the bravery of those Ukrainian soldiers 
mind-blowing! And can we talk about the strategic positions they've taken over? It's like a beautifully crafted layout for victory 
. The fact that the Russians are getting "quite significant losses" and struggling with equipment shortages is just... well, let's just say it's good for everyone involved 
. Keep fighting, Ukraine! 
It's a shame they're having to deal with all this stress and uncertainty... and I guess it's no surprise that morale would be low on both sides. The terrain and weather conditions are tough enough, but when you add ammo shortages into the mix... 
I hope everyone stays safe over there!
. On a "diet" of ammunition for assaults? That's brutal. But you know what's even more brutal? The fact that innocent civilians are getting caught in the middle of all this violence 
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And what about all these special forces Russia introduced into the area... do they really make a difference in battles like this? 
I'm not sure, but it seems to me that both sides are taking big hits, whether it's losses or ammo shortages. 
Is there anyone left in Donetsk region who's willing to keep fighting after all these months of attacks? 
: [chart showing number of Ukrainian military repelled attacks vs Russian forces]
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[chart showing Russian losses vs Ukrainian losses]: Russia has taken around 2500 casualties since the start of the war, while Ukraine has had around 1500. The numbers are devastating!
This conflict is draining both Ukraine and Russia - it's like they're running out of ammo 
meanwhile, ukrainian soldiers are doing their thing 
. And don't even get me started on this "diet" thing, sounds like they're getting totally annihilated over there! The Ukrainians must be so nervous about their chances of losing...
so i just saw this news about russia's attacks on ukraine and i gotta say, it's wild how much progress the ukrainians are making 
) and it seems like bakhmut is super important right now 
but also kinda dire 
. still, it's awesome to see them pushing forward