Ukraine War Update: Full Frontline Update
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"Even if the Russians take control of 100% of the Bakhmut area, they have lost. They've been exhausted, they've been ground down. The ratio has been not in their favor and the Ukrainians have fixed the Russian army there while they have not lost any meaningful territory in the grand scheme of things."
Hello Team!
Jonathan clarifies that some Western media misinterpreted Yevgeny Prigozhin's April 14th essay. Prigozhin did not actually call for Russia to end the war, but rather presented a straw man argument attributed to Russia's internal enemies. Prigozhin called on Russia to commit to a decisive fight to either defeat Ukraine or catalyze Russia's nationalist rebirth after a temporary defeat.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Northeast Frontline Update
- No significant changes from Kupyansk to Kreminna
- Heavy fighting near Bilohorivka, with Russian forces making some advances north of Zolotarivka according to Russian milbloggers
- 14 HIMARS rockets hit Rubizhne and Troitske
- Russian forces may be preparing to defend territory in the Kupyansk direction, mining areas of four unspecified settlements
Bakhmut Update
- Fierce, unprecedented fighting in Bakhmut, described as approaching its end
- Russia now controls around 80% of the city, but the last 20% held by Ukraine is on high terrain with important defenses
- The railway station and grain elevator area have been captured by Russian forces
- Supply routes into Bakhmut (T0504 and O0506 highways) are under Russian fire control or have been compromised
- Russian VDV and conventional forces are supporting Wagner PMC assaults, using groups of 20-40 soldiers and T-90 tanks
- Despite likely losing Bakhmut, it has been a successful effort by Ukraine to grind down Russian forces and buy time to prepare for counteroffensives
Avdiivka, Marinka and Vuhledar Update
- Russian forces made small advances near the highway by Novobakhmutivka, north of Avdiivka
- Fierce fighting continues in Marinka, with Russian milbloggers claiming they control all the high-rise buildings, though the city is largely leveled
- Increased Russian activity reported near Vuhledar, with assaults resuming and advances near Mykilske, though Ukrainian general staff said no offensive operations took place
Southern Frontline Update
No significant military activity reported along the Zaporizhzhia or Kherson front lines. Russian forces continue building trenches and fortifications.
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Wrap Up
In closing, Jonathan notes the increased activity in Bakhmut and Marinka hotspots, with little change elsewhere. He suggests the Russians may have culminated their offensive, focusing efforts on a few key areas. Jonathan thanks viewers for their support and engagement in the comments.
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