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TL;DR: The video provides an update on the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, focusing on the battles in the Kherson region. Despite Russian attempts to gain control, Ukrainian forces have successfully maintained their positions and even expanded their control. The video highlights the strategic use of mines, artillery, and drone technology by the Ukrainians.

Summary:

  • The video begins with an update on the conflict in the Kherson region, where Russian forces have attempted to eliminate the Ukrainian bridgehead using distant methods, including incendiary illuminations and heavy flamethrower systems.
  • Despite these efforts, Ukrainian forces not only maintained their presence but also conducted planned reinforcements and continued advancing.
  • Russian forces launched a large ground assault using various types of armored fighting vehicles. However, they faced difficulties due to Ukrainian mines and overwhelming artillery and mortar fire.
  • Russian forces launched an Iskander missile strike on the main Ukrainian fortification. Despite initial reports of success, it was later revealed that the situation had deteriorated for the Russians.
  • Ukrainian forces set a trap for the Russian assault unit, using drones to target Russian boats and infantry to eliminate the soldiers who reached the beach.
  • Ukrainian forces have an underground bunker near the bridge, which remained operational despite the Iskander strike.
  • Ukrainians increased their bridgehead and started attacking the Russian bridge near Oleshke with kamikaze boats.
  • The number of Ukrainians on the islands increased to around 300 soldiers, making it more challenging for the Russians to launch successful attacks.
  • Ukrainian forces have reportedly reached the Russian side of the island and may have mined the only Russian supply route on the island.
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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ha! This is what I came here to look for. You did a much better job of it than I would have done!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

The video were they were fucking up the Russians on the boat was wild.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Any speculation on how there was a bunker there? Did they build it on arrival, or did it exist from before without the invader's knowledge?

[–] Matdan 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is the high level insights needed, was curious how Ukraine was pushing across. Seems to be Russian doctrine to launch a counter offensive in answer no matter how suicidal. Losing Naval units will cause issues elsewhere.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah I love this youtuber, always cuts through the news in such a concise way. I wish he covered more of the front each day but I believe he already spends 70hours a week for these 5min daily pieces.

[–] Smartboystupid 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Interesting to hear about the bunker beneath the bridge, old soviet countries really have bunkers everywhere.

In a different video from today I also heard about multiple Ukrainian brigades pushing towards Kremina, which seems a bit weird. There are only a few good targets in the area and the ruzzians have had their best troops there for a long time.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Smartboystupid 2 points 1 year ago

It was yesterdays video by the Youtube channel “War & History” but I am having a hard time verifying anything without being able to use Reddit and Twitter now…