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2023-08-14 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Ukrainian forces liberated Urozhaine, Donetsk region

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Posted by DarthVader 2023-08-14 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 Can Ukraine hold it? That's the true measure here.

Urozhaine is the first step in liberating Mariupol - which is highly unlikely.

Posted by mossomo 2023-08-14 12:55|| 2023-08-14 12:55|| Front Page Top

#2 The Ukrainians not only hold Urozhaine, they have also taken territory to the west. Meanwhile, the Russians retreat chaotically. The relevant question is will the Russians fight for the next village, Zavitne Bazhanne or retreat to the more defensible Staromlynivka?

Posted by Enver Slager8035 2023-08-14 14:20|| 2023-08-14 14:20|| Front Page Top

#3 Russians tried an armored attack near Andriivka (south Bakhmut flank). Didn't go well.

Posted by Enver Slager8035 2023-08-14 14:42|| 2023-08-14 14:42|| Front Page Top

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