The ongoing battle for Bakhmut: Russia's tactics and Ukrainian soldiers' experiences.
TL;DR
Russia's war on Ukraine is now being fought on Russian soil, with frequent reports of fires, drone attacks, and shelling. Putin has ordered a tightening of border security along the internationally recognized border with Russia itself. Air defense systems are being deployed in Moscow and other locations. Ukraine denies interfering but has acknowledged a role in some dramatic strikes. Russia has deployed new air defenses to protect Moscow and has begun constructing military fortifications along the entire recognized border with Ukraine.
Topics:worldinternational-conflict#border-security#drone-strikes#international-conflict#military-fortifications#russia#ukraine
- Drone strikes, sabotage, shelling: Russia's war on Ukraine comes to Russia The Washington Post
- Russia’s ‘mechanical’ tactics making it impossible for it to capture Bakhmut, Ukrainian military says Yahoo News
- Why a Ukrainian soldier says fighting in Bakhmut is 'horrible, but necessary' CBC News
- Russian Troops Fear Imminent Bakhmut Counter Offensive—ISW Newsweek
- Battle For Bakhmut Grinds On As EU Ministers Discuss Ammunition For Ukraine Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
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