Ukraine: The Latest Russian units hunted deep within Ukraine & Europe hosts ‘critical call’ with Trump
Aug 13, 2025
In this discussion, Mykola Kuzmin, a researcher and translator, alongside David Kirichenko, a freelance journalist, delve into the ongoing military operations against Russian forces in Ukraine. They explore the implications of these actions on the upcoming Trump-Putin summit. The duo highlights Europe's urgent need for military autonomy, emphasizing advancements in defense technology and the impact of modern warfare on Ukrainian society. They also touch on the challenges of translation efforts aimed at reaching diverse audiences amid the conflict.
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Small Penetrations Are Not Decisive
- Small Russian assault groups penetrated deep behind Ukrainian lines but lacked scale to exploit breakthroughs.
- The tactical picture is porous, so single penetrations can be contained or reversed depending on reserves and mobility.
Old Labels Don't Fit Modern Warfare
- The war no longer fits neat 'Soviet versus Western' labels because both sides mix old doctrine with modern innovation.
- Russia combines mass tactics in places with cutting-edge FPV drone saturation elsewhere.
Ukraine Can Strike Far Beyond Front Lines
- Ukraine has struck Russian infrastructure deep inside Russia, including a pipeline station and a drone factory 1,300 km from the front.
- Such strikes show Ukraine can project reach and target supply lines far from the frontline.