Ukraine War Update: Full Frontline Update
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"If the first line of defense is properly broken these trench line defenses then Russia could be in trouble because I don't think they've got enough troops to kind of defend effectively in particularly if the first line is broken in several places."
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Jonathan provides an update on the Ukraine war frontline for June 18, 2023.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Northeast Axis (Kupyansk to Svatove to Kreminna)
- Reports of activity around Novoselivske and Brestove
- Ukrainian forces conducted localized ground attacks west and south of Kreminna on June 17
- Ukrainian Deputy Defence Minister acknowledged both counter-offensive and defensive operations in eastern Ukraine
Bakhmut Area
- Geolocated footage shows Russian advances near northern Mayorsk
- Ukrainian Deputy Defence Minister stated combat intensity has decreased; Ukrainian forces continue counter-offensive efforts
- Claims of Ukrainian advances north and south of Bakhmut, but details are limited
Avdiivka Front
- Ukrainian gains reported around Vesele, north of Avdiivka
- Ongoing battles in Marinka; Russians may be consolidating gains near Pobjeda, which could threaten Ukrainian positions
Zaporizhzhia Front (Velyka Novosilka to Orikhiv)
- Heavy fighting reported south of Orikhiv, with Ukrainian gains towards Robotyne
- Intense battles over fortified Russian positions; breaking through could be crucial for further advances
- Ukrainian forces liberated Pyatykhatky village, providing an opportunity to advance towards Vasylivka
- Fighting continues around Zherebyanky and Luhove; potential Ukrainian targets to cut Russian supply lines
Wrap up
Jonathan emphasizes the grinding nature of the Ukrainian offensive, as they attempt to break through heavily fortified Russian defensive lines. He notes that if the first line of defense is breached in multiple places, Russia could face significant challenges due to insufficient troop numbers.
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