[verum ago]

Are there any sources available of analysis on this conflict that are remotely objective? Or do I just have to keep trying to parse out what’s really happening from a mix of

“This is the turning of the tide! The Russian forces are about to be exposed as hollow!”

and

“Oh ho ho, here’s comes the Russian masterstroke! The gloves are off now, and it shall soon be settled!” ..?

[freeandfreezing]

Are there any sources available of analysis on this conflict that are remotely objective?

There are many sources. The original videos posted on Telegram and Twitter by people in the area show what actually happened, not what some talking head thinks happened.

OSINT websites have maps based on satellite data and geo-located images.

For many media sources the images and statements of the local people are more useful than the conclusions offered by the talking heads.