As @Tatarigami_UA writes, a collapse of the front is different in kind from a tactical breakthrough or breach. Could this advance lead to a collapse if mishandled? Yes, it could deteriorate further. But equally, it is too early to make that assessment. 15/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Costly counterattacks deplete shrinking infantry, hindering front stabilization
Another issue is costly counter attacks to regain lost positions, including those which were untenable in the first place, rather than focusing on stabilizing the front. This has led to losses among a steadily shrinking infantry component of the force. 14/
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Prepared Defenses and Battlefield Mapping
Prepared defenses, mines, and other obstacles can channel the advance, and mapping them is useful. However, these lines on a map can also create misleading expectations given the dynamics of the battlefield. See: https://x.com/KofmanMichael/status/1950999000636858477 … 8/
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Russian advances near Pokrovsk reported
Advances around Pokrovsk had been attributed to Russian diversionary-reconnaissance groups. However, these are often just small assault infantry units of 2, 4, or 6 men, or motorcycle/buggy teams, which can bypass the porous defensive lines if they manage to evade drone surveillance.
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Russian advance near Dobropillia and fragile defensive dynamics
Russia’s advance near Dobropillia reflects the broader problematic dynamic, characterized by a lack of cohesive defensive lines, and undermanned units holding terrain, which can result in gradual then seemingly sudden shifts. Thread /1 (DeepStateMap)
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Putin’s Inner Circle War, FSB Purge, Army Failures, Trump Talks
Putin's inner circle is at war. The FSB is running a purge to steal assets as the army fails in Ukraine. Now, a desperate Putin may gamble on secret talks with Trump. In reality: Are these signs that the Kremlin is collapsing? https://
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Successful strike on Russian military vehicle in Starobilsk
❗️A successful strike was carried out on a 🇷🇺Russian military truck with ammunition at a gas station in temporarily occupied Starobilsk, Luhansk region
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 12 août 2025
Several Russian soldiers reported dead pic.twitter.com/ZcUsFH2YTPA successful strike was carried out on a Russian military truck carrying ammunition at a gas station in temporarily occupied Starobilsk, Luhansk region. Several Russian soldiers were reported dead.
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Drone attack on Shahed warehouse 1,300 km from Ukraine
Russian Telegram channels report a drone attack on a Shahed drones storage warehouse, 1,300 kilometers from Ukraine. https://t.co/qVciqFTNwe pic.twitter.com/XIvXoXs4I7
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 12 août 2025Russian Telegram channels report a drone attack on a Shahed drones storage warehouse located 1,300 kilometers from Ukraine.
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Russia faltering, Ukraine holds strong ahead of talks
As the Alaska talks begin, remember: Russia is failing. Ukraine is resisting, despite the suffering. And any deal that ignores these facts is built on fiction. Don’t fall for the gaslighting. Remember the map. Remember the strategic goals. Remember who’s still standing.
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Persistent failure despite mobilization and Russian aid
5/10 This failure comes despite Russia going all in: – War economy
– Mobilization and mass recruitment
– Use of prisoners, mercenaries, and North Korean troops
– Massive help from allies
– Over 1 million total Russian casualties And still — no strategic success