Posted on 05/11/2023 12:35:46 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
The Ukrainian army on Wednesday said that Russian forces have begun to retreat in the key city of Bakhmut — just as President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that more time is needed to prepare for a counterstrike.
The hotly contested eastern Ukrainian city that has been the backdrop for many of the war’s fiercest battles has seemingly been abandoned by some Russian troops, according to Ukraine’s ground forces commander.
Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi said that Russian troops in parts of Bakhmut have retreated following triumphant counterattacks left Wagner troops fatigued.
The units that fled have moved about 1.2 miles back, he said.
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Oh now didn’t your comrade just tell you to stop answering.
picket crossed the line at gettysburg
commandeered the federal cannons
briefly
they were being shot at from three sides by revolving rifles
if you - lee - Ukraine ( 40m)
don’t have the back up - reserves - Russia ( 100m )
it’s over
go home
“Wagner still controls 95-97% of Bakhmut city.”
Their leader said Wagner was cut out of Russian materiél and were leaving May 11th, which is today.
They’re winning, eh? Sure they are....
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Ukraine is working hard to put a brave, heroic face on a bad situation. While the battle over Bakhmut continues to dominate the attention of Western pundits and politicians, the war in Ukraine is raging in other locations, including Zaporozhye, Maryinka, Avdyevka, Petrovskoye and dozens of other cities and hamlets. Russia has ample supplies of men, tanks and ammunition. Ukraine does not. Russia is choosing to fight a war of attrition rather than large scale maneuver. I realize this is frustrating for those arm-chair generals longing for a General Patton to break out of hedge row country and go scampering across France. Apart from the whining complaints from Prigozhin, there is no sign of panic, fear or frustration on the Russian side. The essential question remains — how long can Ukraine hold out?
Ukraine SitRep: Delayed Counteroffensive, Russian Defense Lines, Weapon Efficiency
Ukraine does not have the personnel to sustain a longer war. Nor does the 'west' have any spare weapons that could give the Ukraine a 'decisive advantage'.
Reagan is turning over in his grave.
Dude, Russians are fleeing from multiple regions because they’re being told, by Russia, that the Ukrainian attack is coming.
Now you’re listing some other “hamlets” where you claim Russia is making progress.
I guess Putin plans to fight to the last FR Russian apologist.
So send more money!
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