Who knows the real number, but read it is 2500 troops trapped there. Which I don’t doubt too much because it was 2,000 in Mariupol. What is it with Ukraine’s refusal to engage in a tactical retreat. Sometimes it’s over, gotta pullback and regroup.
“What is it with Ukraine’s refusal to engage in a tactical retreat. Sometimes it’s over, gotta pullback and regroup.“
I have wondered the same thing, its almost as if every one of their armies are the 6th army to them.
Either those running the tactical operations are abject fools, or they are not allowed to do the prudent thing. I have heard more than one rumor where commanders have asked to fall back and were told no.
The war is not for a win, but to deny Russia gains in form of territory and manpower. Hence the scorched Earth policy of destroying everything, including civilians and own military.
Foreign fighters and some from a militia - was 500, now maybe 300-450
They are not trapped and can swim the river if need be.