War on the Rocks The Meaning of Creeping Ukrainian Losses in the East
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Sep 29, 2024 The discussion dives into the shifting military landscape in Ukraine, with a focus on territorial losses in Donbass and the implications for key cities. The hosts analyze the manpower challenges faced by both sides and how innovations in drone technology are influencing the conflict. They also explore Russia's financial sustainability and the contrasting perspectives on the war's trajectory. As winter looms, the political and economic dimensions of the war add layers to the ongoing struggle, highlighting challenges and actions in critical regions.
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Russian Advances in Donetsk
- Russia steadily pushes Ukrainian forces in Donetsk, focusing on the area south of Prakrovsk.
- Vugledar is likely to fall soon, and the Russians are creating pockets and pressing Ukrainians out.
Strategic Significance of Pokrovsk
- The capture of Pokrovsk would give Russia control of most of Luhansk and a significant part of Donetsk.
- However, taking Kramatorsk and Slovyansk is crucial for complete control, potentially taking months.
Ukraine's Kursk Incursion
- Ukraine's incursion into Kursk involved a substantial force but has had limited operational success.
- Russia's counterattack highlights their strategy of exploiting weaknesses in Ukrainian lines.