“It is only hard to figure out if you are reading Russian propaganda.”
Both sides have blown up each other’s pontoons.
And so far almost all of the information from both sides indicates that Russia is winning this war, though Ukraine does keep attempting to launch initiatives...so far the only success was a limited tactical win in Karikov.
BTW, Ukraine had a very bad day today.
“Whilst Russia withdrew from Northern Kharkiv, it is reported that overnight they:
-successfully crossed the Donets river in several locations
-fully captured Rubizhne
-advanced north from Popanska
-Broke out forwards at Avdiyivka”
Avdeevka cauldron closes Troops of the DPR and Russia occupied the positions of Ukrainian militants in the settlement. Avdiivka. On the fortified strongholds of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, hastily abandoned NATO weapons are everywhere, as well as prohibited anti-personnel mines.
Russian forces have captured the town of Oleksandropillia in Luhansk Oblast and driven Ukrainian troops to the N to Komyshuvakha
The Mayor of Rubizhne confirms that the town has fell to Russia and Ukrainian forces have been forced to retreat, stating they are being outshelled “three to one”.
Analysis: Whilst Ukraine have successfully kept their defence lines intact, Russia has in one weak significantly tightened the gap.
Reading the same Russian propaganda at 25 sites does not improve your knowledge. No credible source has showed any evidence for an attempted crossing of the Donets river by the Ukrainian armed forces at the location of the destroyed Russian vehicles.
By how many kilometers?
Alexander Mercouris starts right in with his video posted 5 hours ago - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWJ4-XksnSE, goes for about ten minutes.
I'm beginning to agree with the opinion that this piece of agitprop was crafted to give the US CONgressional grifters a "fake because" to vote for the 40 billion to line their pockets and the pockets of their MIC buddies.