Hello Tom and Don. Thank you for your work. I would like to ask you how fresh are your news from Avdiivka? Because I red yesterday a lot of information about Russians managed to take control over all area's north/northwest of the lake which means big troubles and danger for AFU defenders. I am worried now about next days....
The version I've heard goes something like this: early in the morning, a squad of Russians has managed to infiltrate the Ukrainian position. It's unclear (as of yet) how and from where. They were discovered when it was almost too late, and a fire-fight ensued at ranges 5-10 metres. Everything was happening within ruined houses, and thus the UAVs were useless.
Only one Ukrainian soldier has survived the battle: he called for artillery fire on his position.
Although several M777s were available, none fired because there were no shells for them.
It's unclear what happened after: one version is that Ukrainians were forced to withdraw, the other that they've recovered the position.
Certain is only that the last soldier in question was found: he was wounded but evacuated.
"There are still civilians in Avdiivka, including where the Russians briefly had control. This video, without English subtitles, is providing some of their experiences"
None.
Even F-16s are not compatible with Storm Shadow/SCALP. They are compatible with the JASSM, though.
Thanks Don!
According to an article, Russia has amassed a large quantity of troops and tanks/IFVs for an attack to Kupyansk:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/02/03/russia-has-massed-500-tanks-for-an-attack-on-kupyansk-thousands-of-ukrainian-drones-await-them/
That's over a third of their tanks.
If Ukraine manages to smash such an attack and not give away ground, it might be a major development for the whole war?
If Russia engages with that entire force it will be a major development similar to Vuhledar, Bakhmut and Avdiivka, whichever way it turns out.
Any evidence for that (other than an article in Forbes)?
None, as far as I know (I saw that item on my browser)
Hello Tom and Don. Thank you for your work. I would like to ask you how fresh are your news from Avdiivka? Because I red yesterday a lot of information about Russians managed to take control over all area's north/northwest of the lake which means big troubles and danger for AFU defenders. I am worried now about next days....
The version I've heard goes something like this: early in the morning, a squad of Russians has managed to infiltrate the Ukrainian position. It's unclear (as of yet) how and from where. They were discovered when it was almost too late, and a fire-fight ensued at ranges 5-10 metres. Everything was happening within ruined houses, and thus the UAVs were useless.
Only one Ukrainian soldier has survived the battle: he called for artillery fire on his position.
Although several M777s were available, none fired because there were no shells for them.
It's unclear what happened after: one version is that Ukrainians were forced to withdraw, the other that they've recovered the position.
Certain is only that the last soldier in question was found: he was wounded but evacuated.
Thank you so much.
Guys, you forgot to include the link for this:
"There are still civilians in Avdiivka, including where the Russians briefly had control. This video, without English subtitles, is providing some of their experiences"
You describe the situation in Avdiivka as stable with all Russian attacks wiped out and yet Avdiivka is about to fall to the Russians.