Ukraine Conflict (20231004): Full Frontline Update
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"Ukraine is little by little wearing down the Russian forces in occupied territories."
Hello Team!
Jonathan provides an overview of the current state of Ukraine's counter-offensive, citing an analysis from the Euromidan press:
- Ukraine is creating conditions for a decisive breakthrough but Russian airstrikes are a growing concern
- Russia has established supply lines to circumvent western sanctions and increase domestic missile production
- Russia is increasingly relying on long-range strike drones from Iran
- Ukrainian progress comes at a tremendous cost, with cities near the front line exposed to heavy airstrikes and shelling daily
📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Frontline Update
- No major changes on the northeastern axis, but Russia may be preparing for an offensive near Borova
- Russia has made small gains near Spirna in Donetsk Oblast
- Ukraine has pushed Russia back slightly north of Bakhmut, but fighting remains intense
- Ukraine has made gains northeast of Nevelske and is pushing towards Pisky
- Russia has lost significant armor trying to take a tree line near Krasnohorivka
- Russia has reached the Grosheva Canyon near Priyutne for the first time since August
- Minor Russian gains reported near Novodonetsk
- No significant changes near Robotyne, but Ukraine may be pressuring Russia north of Novopropivka
Analysis of Russian Defenses
Tatarigami provides an analysis of Russian defensive positions, particularly concealed trenches and fortifications in tree lines:
- Many observers underestimated the extent of Russian defenses before the counter-offensive began
- As trees are destroyed by artillery, the extensive network of trenches and positions becomes more visible
- These concealed positions have caught Ukrainian forces off guard, partly explaining the slow pace of their advance
- Comprehensive offensive progress depends on artillery ammunition availability to suppress Russian defenses
Wrap up
The limited information and minor changes along the front line suggest that Ukraine's counter-offensive may be grinding to a halt. Ukraine will likely need to rely on attrition until spring unless they launch a major new offensive. Fighting is expected to continue through the winter, although offensives may look different than a full-scale push. Jonathan invites viewers to share their thoughts and thanks them for watching.
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