Russia is saying they had already decided to move forces to Donetsk before the first shot was fired, as they intend to KEEP that region.
But I suspect they were caught with their pants down along a very thin front.
I also suspect they believe they’ll need an equally spectacular response, and will probably send another army.
Russia abandoned 60 working tanks in Izyum last night. Was that all part of Putin’s plan retreat to Donbas strategy?
The Russian army went AWOL and left interior ministry militia to fight Ukrainian tanks alone. That will do wonders for morale. No doubt.
As we ignore the totally FALSE claims of the Putinists, the latest info.
The FACTS on the ground as of now:
Nearly all Russian anti-aircraft batteries destroyed by HIMARS and/or suicide drones.
Ukrainian air force now in the air for ground support.
Izyum and Lycum retaken by Ukrainian forces with destroyed Russian equipment everywhere visible.
Russians making a sort-of “fighting retreat” in Kherson region as Ukrainian forces continue to advance through village after village.
Russian lines collapsing and Russian forces in full retreat on all fronts.
The total rout of Russian forces continues apace.