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‘Seems to Me You’re Spouting Some Nonsensical Nonsense’ – Ukraine Counteroffensive Update for Dec 11
US Democrats prepare ground for Zelensky visit; Two missiles strike Kharkiv region; Kyiv’s air defenses stronger than Moscow thought; Russians launch “meat-grinder” assaults around Avdiivka
Dec. 11, 2023
War in Ukraine
With no end to the war or likelihood of release from service in sight, the number of Russian soldiers seeking a way out has increased sharply over the last few months.
Dec. 7, 2023
Putin
Fears are growing that President Putin’s demand that the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka be taken before his end of year press conference will result in horrific casualty rates among mobilized troops.
Dec. 6, 2023
War in Ukraine
The town’s head said on Monday Russian forces were trying to distract Ukrainian defences and close a gap west of the town that would see it entirely encircled
Dec. 4, 2023
War in Ukraine
Rain and sloppy conditions slow down combat tempo; more injuries reported in Kherson strikes; tens of thousands without power; AFU gains near Bakhmut; civilian killed by shrapnel near Avdiivka.
Dec. 4, 2023
War in Ukraine
For nearly two months, Russia has been trying to seize Avdiivka, an industrial town near Donetsk that has become one of the most contended points on the front line.
Dec. 3, 2023
War in Ukraine
Recent estimates suggest that, particularly resulting from so-called “meat assaults” on the Ukrainian stronghold of Avdiivka, Russian troops are now being killed at rates comparable to World War I.
Dec. 1, 2023
War in Ukraine
Analysts suggest some incremental gains have been made though at an enormous human cost. Ukraine said its troops were continuing to fend off Russian attacks.
Dec. 1, 2023
War in Ukraine
The shift in strategy comes as the Kremlin sends wave after wave of infantry in “meat assaults” at the Ukrainian stronghold of Avdiivka and shoots off record numbers of kamikaze drones at Kyiv.
Dec. 1, 2023
War in Ukraine
Imperial Russia in World War I suffered about 1.8 million military dead or an average 1,100 men a day. The Russian Federation last month lost 900 soldiers every 24 hours and some days were worse.
Nov. 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
Reports from both sides tell of strong Russian advantages in artillery, air power and armored vehicles as they capture a stronghold of factories on the town’s southeastern edge.
Nov. 27, 2023
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“The assault failed, everyone was killed,” the soldier says in an intercepted call, describing overflowing hospitals and troops “lying without arms or legs.”
Nov. 24, 2023
Armed Forces of Ukraine
“It’s like a zombie movie”; Fields are “littered with corpses” as Moscow stages massive infantry assault on the pivotal Ukrainian stronghold on Thursday
Nov. 23, 2023
War in Ukraine
Germany rolls out contents of aid package; Scholz and Meloni call on Putin to pull out of Ukraine; AFU holds positions on east bank; Fighting escalates in Avdiivka with weather providing a window.
Nov. 23, 2023
Ukrainian soldiers used FPV drones to destroy the Russian Solntsepyok “heavy flamethrower” as it was in the process of launching ammunition near Chasiv Yar.
Sep. 11