David Axe, a military analyst for Forbes, writes about the current situation in Donbas. The expert assessed, based on geolocation data, that The Russians bypassed some of the Ukrainian forces, which led to a serious threat to the surrounding area.. We are talking about four brigades that held the line between the village of Memryk and the Wowcza River.
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“As a result, an open salient was created reaching eastwards to the Russian line, which, with several decisive maneuvers by the Russians, could turn into a trap for hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers” – writes the expert.
According to Axe, these are the units of the 59th Motorized Infantry Brigade, the 68th Fighter Brigade, the 11th Territorial Defense Brigade and the 15th National Guard Brigade. At the same time, the analyst notes that the forces of the 59th Motorized Infantry Brigade are of great importance for defending the territory from the surroundings. 25th Airborne Brigade, which is located a short distance from this location.
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As David Axe points out, it is very likely that the Ukrainian command has already decided to withdraw from the threatened region. From a territorial point of view, the Russians will gain only 48 square kilometers, and the Ukrainians will be able to maintain the integrity of the battalions.
– There are too few units. There are so few of them that the loss of part of four brigades it may have disastrous consequences for Ukrainians. At the same time, the successful evacuation of these almost surrounded forces can strengthen the straightened and shortened Ukrainian line, he explains.
The expert also said that according to the latest data, the Russian offensive has slowed down, which could give the Armed Forces time. Ukrainy already strengthening defense, logistics and saving the city.
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