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TL;DR: Focus on the Robotyne region. Ukrainian forces have shifted their focus to the flanks after pushing Russians from the last line of fortification in front of Robotyne. The Ukrainians' main goal is to improve their tactical position around Robotyne before attempting to take it. The video explains the Ukrainians' strategy of draining Russian ammunition and reserves, and the importance of artillery support in the conflict.
Key Points:
- Ukrainian forces have advanced by almost 5 kilometers on a 16-kilometer-wide frontline in the Robotyne region.
- The counter-offensive operation is still in the early stages, and Ukrainians have not yet deployed their strategic reserves.
- The Ukrainian command warned in advance that this counter-offensive would take significantly more time than the previous one in Kharkiv.
- The main goal of Ukrainians is not to penetrate the Russian defense but to drain all the accumulated ammunition, equipment, and reserves.
- Ukrainians initiate light engagements to force Russians to use up their ammunition, then intensify their actions and send additional assault units once the Russian artillery support is diminished.
- Ukrainian reconnaissance drone operators work closely with artillery crews, identifying and taking down Russian artillery systems.
- Once the concentration of fire decreases, Ukrainians gain a window of opportunity to approach the trenches and establish control over the positions.
- The first line of defense is the most difficult one because Russians are prepared and have plenty of supplies. Once Ukrainians burn Russian reserves and Russian default defensive capabilities deteriorate, Ukrainians will finally be able to consider deep frontline penetrations.
Credit: Chatgpt4 doing the hardwork summarising the video transcript for your easy digestion.