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Villages tumble as Russia exposes Ukraine’s vulnerable defenses
CNN ^ | March 4, 2024 | Nick Paton Walsh, Anna-Maja Rappard, Kosta Gak and Brice Laine

Posted on 03/04/2024 5:51:14 PM PST by Navy Patriot

A series of swift Russian advances have challenged Ukraine’s new line of defense set up after their withdrawal from the key town of Avdiivka and are raising fears about Kyiv’s tactics and momentum on the front lines.

Ukraine announced a withdrawal from Avdiivka on February 17 to a series of positions to the town’s west. Yet three tiny villages have since fallen to Russian forces, with Kyiv insisting they never intended to defend them.

But the defensive line it declared it would fall back to - three villages further to the west - has since come under heavy Russian assault, with pro-Russian sources claiming Moscow has partially occupied all three settlements. Ukraine denies the claims.

The Russian advances come in the face of a deep crisis in munitions for the Ukrainian military, creating a near-existential debate for frontline troops who must ration ammunition and are questioning how long they can withstand Russian pressure.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: annamajarappard; bricelaine; butcherofbakhmut; general200; generalbutcher; killkillkillforpeace; kostagak; nickpatonwalsh; syrsky; syrskyi; ukraine
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CNN is very worried for Ukraine ...

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funding.

1 posted on 03/04/2024 5:51:14 PM PST by Navy Patriot
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To: Navy Patriot
Don't worry - "General 200" Syrskyi has got this.

BTW - he's a Russian.   

2 posted on 03/04/2024 5:53:15 PM PST by kiryandil
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To: Navy Patriot

Dementia Joe is on the case. Minor Incursions are fine though.


3 posted on 03/04/2024 5:54:15 PM PST by eyedigress
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To: Navy Patriot

“CNN is very worried for Ukraine ...”

Nice try, pal, but we’re not idiots. We know that CNN is on Putin’s PAYROLL, and that because PUTIN IS EVERYWHERE!!!!


4 posted on 03/04/2024 5:58:16 PM PST by BobL (Trump gets my vote, even if I have to write him in; Millions of others will do the same)
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To: Navy Patriot

No, no, ukraine is advancing on all fronts.
Advancing, just backwards, ghost of kuev etc.
We’ll all see, I’m told.
Just like the invincible fortress of Avdiivka.


5 posted on 03/04/2024 5:58:41 PM PST by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same. )
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To: Navy Patriot

Bloodlands. Madness.


6 posted on 03/04/2024 6:02:40 PM PST by Noumenon (You're not voting your way out of this. KTF)
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To: Navy Patriot
--- "Villages tumble as Russia exposes Ukraine’s vulnerable defenses" CNN

Soon, on Free Republic threads, many monetized YouTube videos by American-based vloggers ( and a few others, but no vloggers actually IN Ukraine ) will be posted to tell us CNN got it wrong.

Ukraine is winning, and Russia is 1) weak and failing, and yet 2) soon to enslave all of Europe, and 3) democracy accomplished by canceling elections in Ukraine will be preserved. < s a r c >

The Ukraine-Russia war is STILL a war between two non-NATO nations, and officially no war by any NATO nation has been declared. Yeah... and all the rest too.

The "Leaf Spring Army," led by a college student from Alabama, will clarify. And that guy in Switzerland will show why CNN is wrong. And all those with "merch" to sell will be coming along shortly. Tick tock.

No wonder, Mr. Robinson said this war in which we were not attacked is "controversial."

7 posted on 03/04/2024 6:03:50 PM PST by Worldtraveler once upon a time (Degrow government)
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To: Navy Patriot

I want my mommy!


8 posted on 03/04/2024 6:06:51 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (THE ISSUE IS NEVER THE ISSUE. THE REVOLUTION IS THE ISSUE.)
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To: Navy Patriot

Oh no the Russians have reached Ocala florida


9 posted on 03/04/2024 6:07:39 PM PST by BRL
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To: Navy Patriot

Surrender is an option.


10 posted on 03/04/2024 6:08:06 PM PST by McGruff (Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up - Barack Obama)
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To: Worldtraveler once upon a time

Yep, and I still click on “Romanian Red’s” You Tube Videos, ... I can’t help but support them, “Romanian Red” has boots on the ground in many of the videos.


11 posted on 03/04/2024 6:11:59 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: Navy Patriot
Should have spent the entire 2023 and dug more trenches. That's what the Russians did. In WWI, the French and the Germans dug trenches.

The Ukrainians were overconfident in their offensive abilities because 2022 was a great year for them and they got $#Itty advice from the Americans.

The Americans haven't won an actual war since WWII so our advice is crap.

12 posted on 03/04/2024 6:15:21 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: Navy Patriot

i’m sure the neoCON blood lust will require 18 year old American boys to die in ukraine.


13 posted on 03/04/2024 6:16:16 PM PST by imabadboy99
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What the Ukrainians needed to build.

14 posted on 03/04/2024 6:18:34 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

What be your image there, Matey?


15 posted on 03/04/2024 6:21:23 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: Navy Patriot

We have to keep the war going until all Ukrainian men are dead.


16 posted on 03/04/2024 6:23:52 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is █████ ██ ████ ████████ █ ███████ ████. FJB.)
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To: kiryandil

That’s why Ukraine counter attacked 5 times after getting the boot. Ukraine is suffering huge losses. They have lost 47,000 men this year already. It will only get worse.


17 posted on 03/04/2024 6:24:16 PM PST by Jumper
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Looks like it, I can’t figure out why, though.


18 posted on 03/04/2024 6:26:45 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: kiryandil

Syrski is on his way out, That Ukie SBU terrorist, CIA trained Budanov is to be his replacement, or so many of the Ukie social sites say…..the Ukies and the collective West are panicked.

Rightfully so, Ivan is advancing in many sectors…more massive use of Vlads artillery and FAB sledgehammers…..Syrski is sacking officers left and right, lots of Slavs on both sides getting slaughtered.


19 posted on 03/04/2024 6:30:36 PM PST by delta7
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To: Navy Patriot

How far are the Russian forces from Kiev??


20 posted on 03/04/2024 6:33:52 PM PST by elpadre
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