Scottyboi
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From "The Analyst":
UKRAINIAN COUNTER ATTACK
Ukraine launched a counter attack south east of Ivaniske on the Chasiv Yar sector of the front. The Russians have been using this village as the southern gathering point for their attacks to envelop Chasiv Yar itself.
By launching the attacks the Ukrainian forces have undermined the ability of the Russians to attack. Using extensive drone and artillery preparation - apparently shells have reached this section from the new aid package, Ukrainian troops managed to wipe out a significant number of Russian vehicles over around three days - some thirty plus of all types. In addition the Russians were not backed up by reinforcements as these were taken out as they left Bakhmut.
Russian troops, when faced with such an onslaught either fled or hid in their dugouts - at one point, literally two Ukrainian strorm troopers liberated and entire trench line on their own, which enabled their unit to follow up and retake over 500m depth of ground in a crucial area.
This enables the Ukrainians to protect the northern approach to Klieschievka and the southern approach through Ivaniske to Chasiv Yar, reducing Russian ability to attack either.
This has wider significance as it forces Russians to reinforce areas they hadn’t planned on and dilutes their forces from wider attacks. Ukraine has also been able to use the lull in fighting on the northern axis of the attack on Chasiv Yar to reinforce its own positions.
Overall two heroic individuals managed a remarkable feat, showing initiative, strength of will and character, along with consummate skill.
In addition the fact Ukraine could even mount such a counter attack will have surprised the Russians.
When you compare the skilful fighting withdrawal under pressure mounted by Ukraine in the past week and the shambolic collapse of the Russian defence under pressure, it shows you they are just as feeble on the defensive when it goes wrong as they always have been. It’s never been something Russians have ever been trained to do well.
Outstanding and encouraging Ukrainian achievement!
Slava Ukraini !
UKRAINIAN COUNTER ATTACK
Ukraine launched a counter attack south east of Ivaniske on the Chasiv Yar sector of the front. The Russians have been using this village as the southern gathering point for their attacks to envelop Chasiv Yar itself.
By launching the attacks the Ukrainian forces have undermined the ability of the Russians to attack. Using extensive drone and artillery preparation - apparently shells have reached this section from the new aid package, Ukrainian troops managed to wipe out a significant number of Russian vehicles over around three days - some thirty plus of all types. In addition the Russians were not backed up by reinforcements as these were taken out as they left Bakhmut.
Russian troops, when faced with such an onslaught either fled or hid in their dugouts - at one point, literally two Ukrainian strorm troopers liberated and entire trench line on their own, which enabled their unit to follow up and retake over 500m depth of ground in a crucial area.
This enables the Ukrainians to protect the northern approach to Klieschievka and the southern approach through Ivaniske to Chasiv Yar, reducing Russian ability to attack either.
This has wider significance as it forces Russians to reinforce areas they hadn’t planned on and dilutes their forces from wider attacks. Ukraine has also been able to use the lull in fighting on the northern axis of the attack on Chasiv Yar to reinforce its own positions.
Overall two heroic individuals managed a remarkable feat, showing initiative, strength of will and character, along with consummate skill.
In addition the fact Ukraine could even mount such a counter attack will have surprised the Russians.
When you compare the skilful fighting withdrawal under pressure mounted by Ukraine in the past week and the shambolic collapse of the Russian defence under pressure, it shows you they are just as feeble on the defensive when it goes wrong as they always have been. It’s never been something Russians have ever been trained to do well.
Outstanding and encouraging Ukrainian achievement!
Slava Ukraini !
