The Duran Podcast Final push to the Dniepr river w/ Stanislav Krapivnik
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Nov 5, 2025 Stanislav Krapivnik, a frontline analyst and commentator on the Ukraine conflict, shares compelling insights from the battlefield. He critiques Western media narratives versus the harsh realities on the ground, particularly around Pokrovsk and the Dnieper's strategic importance. Krapivnik discusses significant shifts in frontline momentum, encirclement tactics, and the dire manpower crisis facing Ukraine. He cautions that control over key regions won’t swiftly end the war, as Russian escalation patterns pose ongoing challenges. Tune in for a riveting analysis!
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Dnieper Is Ukraine's Lifeline
- The Dnieper is Ukraine's economic lifeline and losing control of it makes Ukraine economically unviable.
- Stanislav compares it to the Mississippi or the Volga to stress its strategic centrality.
Encirclement Targets Supply Lines
- Russia is encircling key strongpoints like Huliaipole to cut Ukrainian logistics rather than relying solely on frontal assaults.
- Stanislav emphasizes logistics as the decisive factor in sustained operations.
Pokrovsk Mostly Under Russian Control
- Pokrovsk is largely in Russian hands and the remaining Ukrainian corridor is swept by drones and direct fire.
- Stanislav describes heavy drone saturation making breakout nearly impossible.