“Ukrainian armed forces may consider a strategic withdrawal from Bakhmut if necessary.” The war between Ukraine and Russia continues unabated, but a turning point may have arrived. The possible surprise move was revealed by an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to the Guardian. Russian forces continue to advance in Bakhmut, the Ukrainian Army General […]
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How Bakhmut is Reduced: The Russian Fury Filmed from Above
Moscow’s new fierce offensive began. The fears were right: Russia is not giving up and preparing for the escalation, as demonstrated by the deployment of 11 warships in the Black Sea, three of which, according to the Ukrainian military, carry Kalibr cruise missiles. Violent clashes around Bakhmut, a city fought over for weeks by troops […]
Ukraine, Wagner takes Paraskoviivka: the tactical center changes the fate of the war
The war in Ukraine continues unabated. The Wagner Group announced that it had taken control of Paraskoviivka, a location north of Bakhmut that is considered an important tactical hub. Militia founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said the settlement was fully controlled by his forces. There are still no independent confirmations, and the Ukrainian General Staff’s night report […]
“Whoever wins takes Bakhmut”. Prigozhin and the absurd duel in the skies with Zelensky
A duel that in 2023 seems very anachronistic. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the mercenary group Wagner, challenged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to a showdown in the skies: “Tomorrow I will fly in a MiG-29. If you wish, let’s meet in the skies. If you win, you will receive Artyomovsk (Bakhmut). Otherwise, we move to […]
Bakhmut, fierce battle: the last stand of the Ukrainians against the Russians
The situation in the city of Bakhmut, in the Donbass region, is “complicating” for Ukrainian troops. British intelligence is sounding the alarm. “The two main access roads to the city for Ukrainians are under threat of direct fire from Russian troops – it is explained – in addition, Wagner’s fighters have captured another road connecting […]
Long-range missiles in Ukraine, Russian anger explodes: everyone in Bakhmut is killed
He said no to fighter jets for Ukraine, but in return Joe Biden promised a new $2.2 billion aid package that will include long-range missiles for the first time. The announcement infuriated Moscow, which, again, predicted that sending new weapons to Kiev would only escalate the escalation between Russia and the West. The Kremlin is […]