Ukraine’s secret counteroffensive is more successful than we thought
The Ukrainian 3rd Army Corps has cut across a dangerous Russian salient in the east. All without telling anyone.
Since April, a quiet counteroffensive to the north of Lyman in eastern Ukraine has yielded remarkable results. Now, two Russian regiments may be encircled, with escape becoming increasingly unlikely. While they may still find a way out, the Ukrainian advance could still provide valuable time for the defenders of Lyman and nearby Sloviansk.
Ukraine's eastern counteroffensive appears to have been more successful than initially reported, potentially encircling two Russian regiments just a few kilometers from the town of Lyman. The Ukrainian 3rd Army Corps could be close to encircling these forces, though this does not guarantee their defeat. The situation remains complex, as the Russian forces have multiple escape routes, and the lack of a contiguous line of control on both sides of the disputed gray zone complicates the situation.
However, if the Ukrainian forces can successfully close a ring of control around the Russian regiments, it could significantly delay the Russian advance towards the free cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.
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