16 Oct: INSANE FOOTAGE: RUSSIANS ON PURPOSE BOMB & KILL OWN TROOPS | War in Ukraine Explained
Video Summary
Heavy fighting is underway on the southern flank of Kurakova, with Ukrainian defense forces holding strong against Russian advances. The Russian army has been met with significant losses, including surrendering soldiers, which has led to draconian measures being taken to prevent desertion. The Russian goal is to reach the southern flank of Kurakova and create a large front for Ukrainian defenders, but this effort is hindered by supply line issues and the need to take control of a belt of settlements with paved roads. The most intense battles are taking place around Constantina, where Russians control the town center and Ukrainians hold the surrounding fields and settlements. The terrain is working in favor of the Ukrainians, with strong defensive positions on hills and behind rivers and streams, making it difficult for Russian forces to advance. Despite launching wave after wave of mechanized assaults, the Russians have suffered severe losses, including the destruction of tanks and armored vehicles, and have been forced to adopt new tactics, such as using mine-clearing tanks and drone-dropped grenades. The outcome of this battle is far from clear, but it is clear that the Ukrainian defenders have the upper hand.