The second characteristic I notice under Surovikin’s command is better prepared positions. Surovikin ordered network of trenches and defensive positions to be built in many areas, as Russia transitions to an overall defensive position through the winter. /6 @ISW
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Predicted Russian bloodbath during river withdrawal did not happen, forces moved
During that operation, I saw a few predictions on here that the withdrawal across the river would end in a Russian forces’ bloodbath, it did not. Those forces have been moved around to other areas of the front now. /5
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Surovikin evacuates Kherson under fire
Surovikin’s first task was to move troops across the Dnipro River out of western Kherson, which was carried out under fire with few Russian casualties. Losing what remained of Russia’s VDV and others would have been not only a morale blow but also impacted overall fighting power.
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Surovikin’s takeover amid Kharkiv collapse and nuclear threats
When Surovikin took over in October, the Kharkiv front collapsed, Russia had just ordered mobilization, some Russian officials were considering nuclear use, With too many objectives and too many broken units, the front was in trouble /3) https://
nytimes.com/2022/11/02/us/
politics/russia-ukraine-nuclear-weapons.html
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Surovikin’s command, Russian defensive transition, Ukraine grid strikes
Sharing some overdue thoughts today. First up: appraisal of the operation under Surovikin’s command, Russia’s transition to the defensive, and the strategy underpinning their strikes on Ukraine’s electrical grid. (/1)
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Banksy remains anonymous while becoming honorary citizen of Irpin
Banksy is now an honorary citizen of Irpin The guy managed to stay anonymous, even in this case.
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Putin promises to continue strikes on Ukraine’s grid
Putin vows to keep shelling Ukraine’s power grid at ‘heroes’ drinks reception in Russia Russian president says he will not be deterred by ‘noise’ about strikes on energy infrastructure
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Grief over fallen police officers in Kherson
Today is a very hard day. This morning I was at a funeral of the 4 police officers who died from a mine explosion in Kherson region.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 9 décembre 2022
Hard to say goodbye to friends, colleagues.
It was devastating to see the grief of our Heroes' parents, wives, children.
My deepest condolences pic.twitter.com/XBjmiPHA8wToday is a very difficult day. This morning, I attended the funeral of the four police officers who died in a mine explosion in the Kherson region. It is painful to say goodbye to friends and colleagues. It was heartbreaking to witness the grief of the heroes' parents, wives, and children. My deepest condolences.
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Destruction of two T-80BV tanks by Ukrainian artillery
Destruction of two Russian T-80BV tanks by Ukrainian artillerymen of the 92nd brigade in Luhansk Oblast
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) 9 décembre 2022
📹https://t.co/GgFmjZtWpR pic.twitter.com/o1dReiWzluDestruction of two Russian T-80BV tanks by Ukrainian artillerymen of the 92nd brigade in Luhansk Oblast
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4,500 residents left without heating near border
4,500 residents left without heating in Kharkiv Oblast's Vovchansk due to Russian attacks. The town is situated only 5 km away from the border with Russia.