Ukraine’s Donbas Strategy: Retreat Slowly and Maximize Russian Losses
The idea is to use rope-a-dope tactics, letting Russian forces pound away until they have exhausted themselves. It’s far from clear if the Ukrainian strategy will succeed.
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Russian Troops Come Under Friendly Fire in Failed Donbas Assault
Russia fired on its own troops after they surrendered during a failed assault in the Donbas Region, Kyiv has said. The 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, part of the Ukrainian Ground….
Putin says ‘main’ goal is to capture Ukraine’s Donbas
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday his main aim in Ukraine after 30 months of fighting was to capture the eastern Donbas area — and claimed that Ukraine’s Kursk counter-offensive….
Ukraine army withdraws from part of Chasiv Yar as Moscow forces inch closer
Months of Russian artillery strikes have devastated Chasiv Yar, leaving homes and offices charred. The town, which once had a population of 12,000, has been deserted. ADVERTISEMENT Ukraine’s army was….