The Ukrainian president was this Sunday by surprise in Kharkov and other areas, while the Russian offensive in the Dombas advances towards the towns of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk
The Dombas is experiencing its worst confrontation. Despite being at war since 2014, with the rise of pro-Russian separatists, the conflict has escalated since the start of the Russian invasion on February 24. Thus, the Kremlin troops have increased their attacks in order to take over the region, which would allow them to strengthen their control of the east and establish a land link from Donbas to Crimea.
These last few weeks have been especially fierce in the east of the territory. For this reason, the Ukrainian president, Volodímir Zelensky, visited the area this Sunday for the first time since the invasion began. Specifically, he went to Kharkiv, the country’s second largest city, and awarded state decorations to servicemen who have fought tirelessly on the front lines. “I feel boundless pride in our defenders. Every day, risking their lives, they fight for the freedom of Ukraine,” the president said.
Meanwhile, Russia tightens its siege in the Donbas, where it has already seized the city of Liman, whose control paves the way to Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. Now he is focusing his offensive on the towns of Lisichansk and Severodonetsk, where the situation has “worsened”, the Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly denounced in recent days.
“Reckless Spending”
Despite the bitterness of the battle, Moscow’s efforts to take over Severodonetsk – the last major settlement in Lugansk not controlled by the Russians – may prevent the continuation of large-scale Russian offensive operations, the Institute said. of War Studies. Putin “recklessly spends his combat power on the capture of the city,” the US statement said, noting that “he is paying a price for his current tactical success in the Donbass that is not matched by any real benefit after the capture of the town.
In addition, due to the supply of modern heavy weapons by the West, the situation on the front will change “in our favor” from June 15. So, at least, Alexei Arestovich, adviser to the Ukrainian Presidency, said this Sunday.
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