Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1645: Kyiv sends Azov commanders to defend fortress cities
Separately, a Ukrainian-built Baton drone is now targeting the very roads Russia depends on to resupply that push.
On day 1645 of the Russo-Ukrainian war, Kyiv has sent Azov commanders to bolster the defense of crucial fortress cities. Despite Russia's persistent push towards the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps has managed to cut across a dangerous Russian salient in the east, all without notifying outsiders. The country's secret counteroffensive seems to be more effective than initially anticipated.
Ukrainian soldiers have documented their experiences on film, which culminated in a photobook and traveling exhibition, earning two international photography awards. Moreover, US officials have visited Moscow, with Washington reportedly requesting Kyiv to temporarily halt strikes on Moscow and St. Petersburg during John Ratcliffe's undisclosed talks with Russian security officials.
Ukraine's military strategy includes reinforcing two Donetsk groupings, with Azov commanders leading the charge. Meanwhile, Russia's Putin has ordered his army to seize the entirety of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts by year-end.
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