Ukraine has begun its long-awaited offensive against Russian forces in the southern and eastern parts of the country. The offensive is obviously crucial, even though it will not end the war regardless of outcome. Information is coming at a fast and furious pace; what do we know, and what can we do with what we know?
Russia is about 28 times bigger than Ukraine. Ukraine is approximately 603,550 sq km, while Russia is approximately 17,098,242 sq km, making Russia 2,733% larger than Ukraine. Meanwhile, the population of Ukraine is ~43.5 million people (98.5 million more people live in Russia)
https://www.mylifeelsewhere.com/country-size-comparison/russia/ukraine
Close combat footage of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. On the outskirts of Bakhmut.
"It was a grueling close-quarters battle over difficult terrain that culminated in the capture of enemy positions and an advance," they comment.
Four Russians were taken prisoner. pic.twitter.com/O9kP6Nh99u
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) June 7, 2023
South of Bakhmut. The AFU has taken over an important part of the forest strip north of Klishchiivka, advancing towards the railway tracks. The primary Russian supply route Klischiivka-Bakhmut is under heavy fire. Meanwhile AFU assaults west of Klishchiivka continue. pic.twitter.com/v1SlXvUNiE
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) June 7, 2023
⚡️Military: Ukrainian forces go on offensive near Bakhmut.
Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar reported on June 7 that Ukrainian forces have gone on the offensive near Bakhmut, making advances ranging from 200 to 1,100 meters. Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi also said that…
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) June 7, 2023
h/t Goneviral