A Ukrainian Town Deals Russia One of the War’s Most Decisive Routs

Wall Street Journal ^ | March 16, 2022 | Yaroslav Trofimov

[Renfrew]

A Kalashnikov rifle slung over his shoulder, Voznesensk’s funeral director spent this Tuesday driving through fields and forests, picking up dead Russian soldiers and taking them to a freezer railway car piled with Russian bodies—the casualties of one of the most comprehensive routs President Vladimir Putin’s forces have suffered since he ordered the invasion of Ukraine.

Judging from the destroyed and abandoned armor, Ukrainian forces, which comprised local volunteers and the professional military, eliminated most of a Russian battalion tactical group on March 2 and 3.

As darkness fell March 2, Mr. Rudenko, who owns a company transporting gravel and sand, took cover in a grove on the wheat field’s edge under pouring rain. Mr. Rudenko was on the phone with a Ukrainian artillery unit. Sending coordinates via the Viber social-messaging app, he directed artillery fire at the Russians. So did other local Territorial Defense volunteers around the city. “Everyone helped,” he said. “Everyone shared the information.”

[Renfrew]

This article is a rare example of great old style journalism. A reporter going right to where an event happened and documenting what occurred in clear compelling prose.

[Renfrew]

If folk have problems reading the WSJ, I do so with my library card. Most public libraries will get you free online access.

[Red Badger]

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[ButThreeLeftsDo]

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[BiglyCommentary]

“So did other local Territorial Defense volunteers around the city. “Everyone helped,” he said. “Everyone shared the information.””

Exactly as expected. There are no places for the Russian forces to hide. Ukraine is not some 3rd world bleephole where none of the locals have cell phones. Enormous number of spotters giving info.

[SkyDancer]

Also watching video’s of Russian tanks being taken out.