Ukraine War Update: Full Frontline Update
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"Ukrainian counterattacks near Bakhmut have notably likely eliminated the threat of a Russian encirclement of Ukrainian forces in Bakhmut and forced Russian troops to allocate scarce military resources to defend against a limited and localized offensive effort as Ukrainian command likely intended."
Hello Team!
Jonathan provides an update on the frontline situation in Ukraine as of 20 May 2023. He mentions having a cup of tea before starting the update.
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📍 FRONT-LINE UPDATE -🗺️ MAP LEGEND
Northeast Sector (Kupyansk to Svatove to Kreminna)
- Some activity reported in the Mazyutivka area, with probing attacks from both sides
- Geolocated combat footage from 19 May shows Ukrainian forces striking Russian positions near Mazyutivka
- Focuses on Tynkivka, Lyman Pershyi, and unspecified attacks further south
- Russians reported attacking in Novoselivka near Kuzmivka
Bakhmut
- Russian forces concentrated most of their reserves in the Bakhmut direction, slowing Ukrainian advances (according to Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov)
- Ukrainian forces continue to counterattack on the northern and southern outskirts of Bakhmut
- Russian mil-bloggers claim Ukrainian forces are unable to sustain prolonged localized counterattacks
- Ukrainian counterattacks have likely eliminated the threat of a Russian encirclement of Ukrainian forces in Bakhmut
- Wagner Group financier Prigozhin criticised the Russian 4th Motorised Rifle Brigade for retreating from defensive lines southwest of Ivanivske
- Russians have gained territory in central and western Bakhmut, with Ukrainians holding only a small area (0.6 sq km) in the southwestern corner
- Ukrainians are pulling out towards Ivanivske from the western outskirts
- Jonathan discusses the strategic value of Ukrainian operations around Bakhmut, arguing their primary goal is to draw in and attrit Russian forces
Avdiivka-Donetsk City Line
- Russian forces slightly increased their tempo of ground attacks along the Avdiivka-Donetsk City line
- Unsuccessful Russian attacks reported near Novokalynove, Stepove, Krasnohorivka, Avdiivka, Severnyi, Pervomaiske, Marinka, and Novomykhailivka
- Marginal Russian advances claimed in western Marinka
- Ukrainian HIMARS strike reportedly destroyed up to 10 Russian T-90 tanks east of Marinka (geolocated by Andrew Perpetua)
Southwest of Donetsk City
- Russian mil-blogger claimed Ukrainian forces conducted a counter-attack near Solodke (southwest of Donetsk City)
- Ukrainians allegedly attempting to advance southeast towards the H-20 highway to Volnovakha
- Recent limited and localized Ukrainian counterattacks reported in western Donetsk Oblast
Zaporizhzhia Oblast
- Russian forces preparing for an anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive by flooding fields in Vasylivka and Yakymivka Raions
- Strikes reported on Zaporizhzhia area and Crimea
- Potential Storm Shadow missile strike on an airbase in Mariupol, with rumours of 150 Russian personnel killed
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for their support and concludes the update.
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