Ukraine HIMARSed More Russian HQs and Troop Concentrations

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Russia’s disastrous invasion of Ukraine has been stuck in a stalemate, with little movement from either side for weeks due to the challenging muddy conditions. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has stated that the Armed Forces will resume counter-offensive actions when the soil freezes and becomes more suitable for equipment movement, possibly in January or February. In the meantime, Ukraine is softening up Russian positions with high-muzzle velocity rockets. One significant strike targeted a hotel acting as a barracks and headquarters for Russian soldiers, resulting in an estimated 200 Russian soldiers killed and devastating footage.

Meanwhile, Russian forces are bogged down in the city of Bachmut, which holds no strategic significance but is essential for their military prestige. Ukraine is determined to block any Russian advance and is receiving significant military support from NATO. Despite being unable to achieve decisive victories, Russia is trying to shift the narrative by bombing Ukrainian cities, including the historic city of Odessa.

In related news, Russian military blogger Vladin Tarsky advocates for bombing Kiev, but it is unlikely to happen as carpet bombing cities with modern air defense systems is a concept from World War II, no longer viable today. Russia is struggling to counter Ukraine’s strong defense systems and is resorting to targeting civilian energy infrastructure and civilian targets, causing suffering for Ukrainian civilians but unlikely to force a Ukrainian surrender.