Ukraine has smashed through Russian front lines in a huge tank assault. He promised: “More details later.” Russia’s Vladimir Putin admitted fighting had intensified significantly.
Terrified Russian officials in occupied Zaporizhzhia in the south claimed thousands of Ukrainian troops had launched a lightning push on Wednesday with 100 German Leopard tanks and US Bradley Fighting Vehicles.
But think tank The Institute for the Study of War said Ukraine had broken through pre-prepared defensive positions in a “significant mechanised counteroffensive”.
He promised: “More details later.” Russia’s Vladimir Putin admitted fighting had intensified significantly.
But think tank The Institute for the Study of War said Ukraine had broken through pre-prepared defensive positions in a “significant mechanised counteroffensive”.
Analysts said Ukraine’s force was smaller than Moscow had claimed. Footage showed troops advanced several kilometres around the village of Robotyne. Pro-war Russian blogger Rybar said fierce battles were raging.
Moscow insisted its troops had repelled the assaults.
Ukraine is trying to cut supply lines to Crimea. US officials said the blitz was the main thrust of Ukraine’s summer push.
But Western sources insisted Kyiv had still not committed its main reserve force, which includes UK Challenger 2 tanks. Progress has been slow due to well-made Russian minefields and trenches.
Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar reported more progress near Bakhmut.
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