this post was submitted on 19 Jun 2023
1 points (100.0% liked)

Ukraine

8235 readers
564 users here now

News and discussion related to Ukraine

*Sympathy for enemy combatants is prohibited.

*No content depicting extreme violence or gore.

*Posts containing combat footage should include [Combat] in title

*Combat videos containing any footage of a visible human must be flagged NSFW


Donate to support Ukraine's Defense

Donate to support Humanitarian Aid


founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
 

TL;DR: Developments focusing on the southern front. Ukrainians have gained control over key areas, effectively using mine-laying drones and tactical strategies. Despite Russian attempts to counter-attack, Ukrainians have managed to maintain control and are preparing for further attacks. The video also reports on successful strikes on Russian command posts and ammunition depots.

Detailed Summary:

  • The video discusses significant developments on the southern front of the conflict in Ukraine.
  • There was a decisive battle for Pieterhatke, with Ukrainians establishing control over half of the settlement.
  • Ukrainian forces have started using mine-laying drones in large numbers, which are effective at mining the roads that connect Russian positions.
  • Russian forces attempted a counter-attack to recapture the village, but these attacks were unsuccessful due to the strategic positioning of Ukrainian reserves.
  • Russian forces increased their use of artillery and aviation, including thermobaric artillery systems and assault helicopters.
  • Despite these efforts, Ukrainian forces managed to entrench and maintain tight control over the settlement.
  • The fall of Pieterhatke has led to Russian positions in the surrounding areas being cut off from supplies, and these are expected to be abandoned or captured soon.
  • Ukrainian forces are regrouping and preparing for further attacks, with a focus on clearing the flanks and widening the bridgehead.
  • Ukrainian drone operators have begun destroying Russian positions in the next trenches on the line.
  • Ukrainian forces conducted a successful precision strike on the command post of the Russian 80th Brigade, eliminating up to a dozen officers.
  • Another powerful strike occurred in Mokolipka, eliminating 170 Russian troops.
  • The biggest news reported is the destruction of a massive ammunition depot south of Melitopol, speculated to be the result of a Storm Shadow missile strike.

no comments (yet)
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
there doesn't seem to be anything here