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The commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces, Mykhailo Drapaty, resigned after a missile strike at a training site killed 12 soldiers, citing personal responsibility and failures in discipline and command oversight. The incident has heightened concerns over safety and accountability within Ukraine's military amidst ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian Ground Forces Commander Oleksandr Pavlyuk warns of Russia amassing over 100,000 soldiers, raising concerns of a potential summer offensive or reinforcement of units. Ukraine is preparing for various scenarios, including the lack of air superiority and ongoing attacks on border regions. Russia admitted to being "in a state of war" and launched a massive wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine. Kyiv faces challenges in revising its conscription law amid reports of forced conscription and a high number of casualties among its fighters.
Israeli ground forces have made rapid progress in their incursion into northern Gaza, but face increasing challenges as they encounter more dug-in Hamas fighters in the urban areas of Gaza City. The fighters employ hit-and-run tactics and underground hideouts, slowing down the Israeli advance. Calls for a cease-fire are mounting amidst the ongoing conflict.
The commander of Ukraine's ground forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has stated that fighting in the northeast region of the country has "significantly worsened" in recent days, with Russian forces regrouping and launching attacks near the village of Makiivka and towards the city of Kupiansk. The objective of the enemy is to defeat Ukrainian troops, encircle Kupiansk, and reach the Oskil River. Russian forces are reportedly carrying out numerous assaults daily, but Ukrainian troops are holding their ground. This escalation comes as Kremlin forces continue to bombard the strategic city of Avdiivka in a separate offensive. While Ukraine has made some progress in its counteroffensive, gains have been incremental.
Russia has lost a total of 40 Kamov Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters, which the Kremlin claims to be the "world's best helicopter gunship." These losses bring Russia's confirmed helicopter losses to 101. The Ka-52 Alligator, equipped with a 30mm cannon, anti-tank missiles, and advanced targeting systems, has posed a significant threat to Ukraine's ground forces. While experts may argue the superiority of the US Apache helicopter, the Ka-52 is highly rated for its speed, maneuverability, and armor. Man-portable air-defense systems, including American-made Stingers, have been effective in countering the Ka-52, but stocks of these missiles are reportedly low.
The commander of Ukraine's Ground Forces, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, has stated that the main forces of the Ukrainian army have not yet been involved in the offensive against Russian troops. He added that the Russians continue to anticipate the most dangerous areas and build a strong defence there, which is difficult to break through. The grouping of Russian troops on Ukrainian territory currently numbers about 400,000.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy commended soldiers for their progress near the contested city of Bakhmut in northern Donetsk. The commander of Ukraine's ground forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said his forces continued "moving forward" near Bakhmut. Russia claimed to have captured Bakhmut last month, but Ukraine has insisted its forces retained a small foothold. Zelenskiy said Russia was reacting "hysterically" to any action undertaken by Ukrainian forces and singled out two units who "skillfully, decisively and effectively defend our positions, destroy the occupiers and, most importantly, move forward".
The Commander of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, visited troops near Bakhmut and thanked them for their counteroffensive actions during the last three days, completely disorienting the Russians. He stated that the Russians do not know where the offensive is, where the general offensive is, or what is happening near Bakhmut, which they already considered theirs and said that it was already actually surrounded. The defenders of Bakhmut use the "active defence" principle, thus destroying the Russian plans, who still have "more resources".
Russia's ground forces in Ukraine are mostly made up of poorly trained mobilized reservists who are increasingly reliant on antiquated equipment, according to a new intelligence assessment by the British Defense Ministry. The Combined Grouping of Forces is severely under-strength and unable to conduct effective military operations along the entire front line. Ukraine continues to counterattack Russian forces in the decimated eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, regaining at least a kilometer of territory in recent days.
A US general has said that Russian ground forces are "bigger today" than at the start of the war in Ukraine. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing since 2014, with Russia annexing Crimea and supporting separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine. The US and its allies have imposed sanctions on Russia in response. The general's comments come amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with reports of Russian military buildup near the border.