Ukraine War Update: Full Frontline Update
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"Neither side can make a full attack without being hit by the mines."
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Jonathan provides a frontline update for the 17th of June 2023, focusing on the northeast sector from Kupyansk to Svatove to Kreminna. He explains the two lines on the map representing the Ukrainian (blue) and Russian (red) defensive lines according to pro-Ukrainian and pro-Russian mappers, respectively.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Northeast Sector
- Ukrainian forces repelled five Russian attacks in unspecified areas of the Luhansk Oblast, with a repelled attack at Stelmakhivka.
- Not much activity is reported in areas past Kreminna, such as the forest, Bilohorivka, and surrounding areas.
Bakhmut Area
- Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensive operations near Rozdolivka, Ivanivske, Predtechyne, and Klishchiivka.
- Russian forces are moving some of their most combat-ready units to the Bakhmut direction.
- Ukrainian forces are occupying positions in dominant heights and forest areas, pushing Russian forces out of positions in the Bakhmut area.
- Geolocated footage indicates a limited Ukrainian advance west of Yahidne.
- Fighting is reported on the outskirts of Berkhivka.
Avdiivka and Marinka
- Russian forces conducted unsuccessful defensive operations near Avdiivka, Stepove, Marinka, Krasnohorivka, and Novomykhailivka.
- Marinka is described as a new "meat grinder" like Bakhmut, with heavy losses on both sides, especially for the Russians. The city is now mostly ruins.
- Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov claimed that Chechen Akhmat special forces control most of Marinka, contradicting reports of their withdrawal.
Vuhledar and Southern Front
- Activity is reported west of Pavlivka, with small Ukrainian successes. Minefields are extensive in this area, limiting full-scale attacks.
- Ukrainian forces have advanced 2 km in multiple directions but face heavy resistance.
- Russian sources claim Ukraine is deploying significant electronic warfare systems along the Donetsk front line, leading to speculation about an imminent Ukrainian operation, possibly towards Mariupol.
- Fighting is reported near Velyka Novosilka, Rivnopil, Staromaiorske, and Urozhaine.
- MAX23's map update shows the Rivnopil area and several villages as "grey zones" contested by both sides.
- Activity is reported around Makarivka, Neskuchne, Novodonetske, and Piatykhatky, with the latter being a site of fierce fighting.
Tactics and Challenges
Ukraine has adopted a tactic of swiftly transporting assault units to the contact line using armoured carriers, which quickly retreat while tanks provide fire support. This approach is more effective against Russia's strategy of creating multiple small defensive positions. However, the extensive minefields pose a significant challenge for both sides.
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Wrap Up
In summary, the Ukrainian offensive is making slow, grinding progress along the front lines, with heavy fighting reported in several key areas. The extensive minefields and well-defended Russian positions pose significant challenges for the Ukrainian forces. As always, please like, subscribe, and share. Thank you for watching the update!
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