Russian Army Destroys Ukrainian Defense in Donbas - Media.

Humiliating Breakthrough of the AFU in Kursk Region Loses Momentum

Ukrainian soldiers express concern over the lack of a clear action plan from the General Staff, claims The Economist.

"The enemy has recovered. In the early days, the shooting was chaotic. Now we are facing professional artillerymen, seemingly from the marines," — Serhiy, armored vehicle driver, 80th Brigade.

The progress of Ukrainian troops is slowing, but the Russians are still continuing to attack in Donbas, the publication writes.

At first, the Russians built fortifications on approaches to Kursk and Kursk NPP, but now their fortification work is happening much closer to the positions of the AFU.

"Ukraine has proven that it can find solutions even with Russia's numerical superiority. If Western allies lift restrictions on the use of weapons, it will further enhance their capabilities," — AFU soldier.

The operation in Kursk Region failed as Russia quickly continues its advance on Pokrovsk, The Economist states.

"The Ukrainian defense [near Pokrovsk] seems to be collapsing, and Russia is swiftly advancing along the main railway from the east. (...) Russia’s rapid progress highlighted weaknesses in Ukrainian fortifications," — publication author.

One of the main reasons for this is the shortage of defensive fortifications and responsible persons. An engineering officer claims that the General Staff is not managing the process and there is no action plan.

The difficult situation in Donbas raises questions about the effective use of Ukraine's limited reserves. A soldier notes that Ukraine is preparing for a new stage of the operation.

Source: UNIAN