Improved Russian tactics is a bit of a stretch, they are paying dearly for these gains. Russia started attacking Vuhledar back in Jan/Feb of last year and have lost a few helicopters, hundreds of tanks/bmps/btrs, and thousands of men. The Russian 155th Guards Naval Infantry Brigade was pretty much entirely wiped out.
Side note, the 155th also took heavy losses in the initial invasion losing around half their men by mid march 2022, and lost around 300 men in 4 days in Nov 22 during the Pavlivka assault. Also lost their commander in a HIMARS strike in Feb 2024.
All for a now completely destroyed small town. The ISW said that the Ukrainian defense of Vuhledar prevented a Russian offensive in other areas all summer.
Yes the city is captured and that’s bad, yes Ukraine needs more support, but this was very costly for Russia. Not so much improved Russian tactics, but more like they just threw men at the problem and the Ukrainian troops were exhausted because they hadn’t had a rotation in many months.
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my20cworth on
More like just superior numbers. They just have more of everything and the tactics are attrition not strategic or smart. And Russian deaths and casualties are horendous. Even if Ukraine loses this war or have to make a compromised retreat and sign off on a ceasefire or deal, they have won this war hands down. Russia can not ever claim victory on an operation that was meant to last 5 days to a three year war with about 600, 000 casualties and a severe loss of face with a depleted and embarrassed military and a larger NATO.
Cygnusx40 on
Putin has to win and will send children to Ukraine if he had too…..acting like a fascist
Admiral_Janovsky on
I feel so bad for Europe and Ukraine. It seems Israel has become the new fashion and will be more important than something that is happening at our doorstep.
Putin is probably sprawled on his back with a pacifier and doing happy noises knowing no one cares anymore for the Eastern front.
Deeviant on
Every single WaPo story I’ve seen regarding Ukraine read like it was lifted straight from RT.
TyrusX on
If it continues like this, Europe will be devastated by an enormous wave of refugees like it never seen before. We need to help Ukraine to win
Clueless_Nooblet on
I’m blaming hesitant and scared politicians in the West. Ukraine could have been free by now had they received proper help. NATO can’t complain when Putin knocks on the Baltics’ doors.
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This is hardly even news at this point, Vul has been under siege for 2 + years and the Russians have spent phenomenal resources to capture this tiny town that is now a flattened pile of rubble.
The Kursk incursion has drawn lots of manpower away from the East, the Russians are attacking like maniacs to secure as much ground as possible before the rain and snow comes, making defenders advantage even stronger.
The battle for Pokrvost will be soon, that will be a real momentum changer, the Ukrainians must try to hold on there and continue to bleed the Russians dry. Even the Russians can’t keep this up forever, slava 🇺🇦Ukraine!
Historical-Bar-305 on
And they have a lot of meat.
MeLoNarXo on
I really hope I’m not the only one that thought of hoi4
WerewolfNo890 on
At this rate I swear Ukraine could collapse with warehouses full of NATO equipment that politicians won’t let them use.
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HistoryLegends says Russia has a 14 to 1 advantage in artillery.
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Are Ukraine still making gains in Russia?
Every country needs to send more help to Ukraine
Where’s the AirPower? The long range missiles?
Improved Russian tactics is a bit of a stretch, they are paying dearly for these gains. Russia started attacking Vuhledar back in Jan/Feb of last year and have lost a few helicopters, hundreds of tanks/bmps/btrs, and thousands of men. The Russian 155th Guards Naval Infantry Brigade was pretty much entirely wiped out.
Side note, the 155th also took heavy losses in the initial invasion losing around half their men by mid march 2022, and lost around 300 men in 4 days in Nov 22 during the Pavlivka assault. Also lost their commander in a HIMARS strike in Feb 2024.
All for a now completely destroyed small town. The ISW said that the Ukrainian defense of Vuhledar prevented a Russian offensive in other areas all summer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snUfpagHbMY
Here’s a video of the first few days.
Yes the city is captured and that’s bad, yes Ukraine needs more support, but this was very costly for Russia. Not so much improved Russian tactics, but more like they just threw men at the problem and the Ukrainian troops were exhausted because they hadn’t had a rotation in many months.
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More like just superior numbers. They just have more of everything and the tactics are attrition not strategic or smart. And Russian deaths and casualties are horendous. Even if Ukraine loses this war or have to make a compromised retreat and sign off on a ceasefire or deal, they have won this war hands down. Russia can not ever claim victory on an operation that was meant to last 5 days to a three year war with about 600, 000 casualties and a severe loss of face with a depleted and embarrassed military and a larger NATO.
Putin has to win and will send children to Ukraine if he had too…..acting like a fascist
I feel so bad for Europe and Ukraine. It seems Israel has become the new fashion and will be more important than something that is happening at our doorstep.
Putin is probably sprawled on his back with a pacifier and doing happy noises knowing no one cares anymore for the Eastern front.
Every single WaPo story I’ve seen regarding Ukraine read like it was lifted straight from RT.
If it continues like this, Europe will be devastated by an enormous wave of refugees like it never seen before. We need to help Ukraine to win
I’m blaming hesitant and scared politicians in the West. Ukraine could have been free by now had they received proper help. NATO can’t complain when Putin knocks on the Baltics’ doors.
This is hardly even news at this point, Vul has been under siege for 2 + years and the Russians have spent phenomenal resources to capture this tiny town that is now a flattened pile of rubble.
The Kursk incursion has drawn lots of manpower away from the East, the Russians are attacking like maniacs to secure as much ground as possible before the rain and snow comes, making defenders advantage even stronger.
The battle for Pokrvost will be soon, that will be a real momentum changer, the Ukrainians must try to hold on there and continue to bleed the Russians dry. Even the Russians can’t keep this up forever, slava 🇺🇦Ukraine!
And they have a lot of meat.
I really hope I’m not the only one that thought of hoi4
At this rate I swear Ukraine could collapse with warehouses full of NATO equipment that politicians won’t let them use.
HistoryLegends says Russia has a 14 to 1 advantage in artillery.
That’s a lot!