Russian Losses Mount as Ukraine Drone Strikes Threaten Moscow's Airspace
Intercepted phone calls released by Ukraine's Military Intelligence suggest that entire units of Russian troops are being wiped out as they try to contain Ukraine's summer offensive. The calls reveal discussions about the slaughter of the 27th Brigade in Svatove and the dire situation in an unknown location. The soldiers express concerns about their own side, with one blaming the massacre on the unit being too relaxed and drunk. The fighting in the Svatove area is intense as Russian forces push towards the strategically important town of Kupyansk. Retaking Kupyansk would be a significant achievement for Russia, but Ukraine's forces are withstanding the assaults. The release of intercepted conversations indicates a dire situation for Russia's military, while morale among Ukrainian soldiers is suffering.