Russian advances prompt public criticism of Ukraine’s Kursk push
With Russian forces reported to be just 6 miles from Pokrovsk, there are fears that the east has been left exposedRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesRussia has continued to make rapid advances in eastern Ukraine toward the key city of Pokrovsk, sparking public criticism of the Ukrainian military leadership and raising questions about Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s decision to launch a bold incursion into the Russian Kursk region.For months, Russian forces have attempted to seize Pokrovsk, a strategically important mining town with a prewar population of about 60,000, but their advance has gained considerable momentum in recent weeks. Continue reading...
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The situation in Eastern Ukraine is dire, with Russia swiftly advancing towards Pokrovsk, posing a threat to Ukrainian forces. Despite initial hopes, Kyiv's bold incursion into the Russian Kursk region has not yielded the expected results, with military setbacks and casualties mounting. The Ukrainian military's decision-making and handling of the conflict have come under scrutiny, with criticism directed at their strategy and troop deployment. The frontline in Donetsk is deteriorating, with reports of disorganisation, exhaustion, and demoralisation among Ukrainian forces. The influx of untrained conscripts has further complicated operations, leading to a breakdown in defence capabilities. The recent loss of a western-supplied F-16 fighter jet and its pilot has dealt another blow to Ukrainian morale.