Is this a serious setback for the Ukes? Is Russia advancing and at greater speed Westward?
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First, Do realize Ivan has recaptured ALL the territory the Ukies “ gained” in their infamous failed summer offensive.
Ugledar is in southern Donbass, Vlad unable to capture it since early on- a stronghold…..now fallen….think Mariupol, Bakmut, Avdivka,….
This move now effectively opens a fourth major front, and if done well, will collapse the Ukie’s front, putting the Ukies in many “ Cauldrons”. I call them Boiling Cauldrons, annihilated by Vlads artillery hammer.
Vlads intial stated goal of liberating the ethnic Russian Donbass is 95 percent complete.
Thanks for thoughtful and detailed reply.
Yes I was aware but the speed at which the Russian advance is increasing is jarring if you mainly hear joyful stories from the US and NATO that we will never let Russia win and will stand with Ukraine whatever it takes. Apparently not.