1/7 The situation in the Vuhledar area remains stable, however, the enemy doesn't seem to reduce the pressure despite losses. The tactics remain the same: advancing infantry groups covered by tank and artillery fire.
2/7 The armored vehicles are used for the cover, delivery, and evacuation of infantry. The enemy actively uses tanks from closed positions, while sheer numbers of enemy artillery suppress our artillery, allowing their groups to move closer.
3/7 Alongside infantry reinforcements, the enemy continues to saturate the area with additional artillery. To improve their tactical situation, russian assault groups attempt to establish a foothold near the Vuhledar, albeit with no results.
4/7 Despite the overwhelming numerical advantage of russian occupational forces, Ukrainian forces in the area demonstrate superiority. A big role in it was played by the successful implementation of elements of the Western, NATO-like governance system - mission command.
5/7 Unlike the foe, Ukrainian soldiers and officers can make necessary changes and determine the best course of action on the battlefield based on judgment, initiative, and creativity. This is a far superior system that needs to be indoctrinated more.
6/7 Sadly, this is not always the case in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as it's not easy to get rid of the soviet-style command system entirely. A small soviet army can't defeat a large soviet army, which is why we need to emphasize the decentralized approach.
7/7 In my next update, I will provide a few examples to demonstrate why this approach works better and how the combination of western weaponry and the western approach can ensure better outcomes for us in this war.
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1/9 This thread includes additional details about the battle of Vuhledar and satellite imagery that helps to understand and visualize the situation better. I had to break this into several parts, so I can publish more imagery of russian losses later. Part 1
2/9 For the past two weeks, the enemy attempted to advance in multiple directions simultaneously, hoping to outflank defenders. The occupiers tried to advance from Pavlivka and Mykil's'ke, as well as west and east of them, assaulting with the forces of the 155th and 40th brigades
3/9 Battalions from the 36th and 72nd (russian motor rifle) brigades tried to advance alongside the 155th and 40th brigades but also failed. Special forces partially lost control when the commander of the 14th Spetsnaz Brigade, colonel Sergey Polyakov was killed.
1/4 For the past 24 hours, the enemy continued occasional assaults. Good news - more vehicles and personnel has been eliminated. No videos this time due to distance, but hopefully next week I will be able to provide you with some evidence.
2/4 It was noticed that the media focuses solely on the 155th brigade in these assaults, however, it's not exactly accurate. The assaults were performed by multiple units, and each had its own task and direction. Not only 155th brigade is getting destroyed,
3/4 but many other brigades as well: the 40th naval infantry brigade, 36th, 37th, and 72nd (not to confuse with Ukrainian) motor rifle brigades, separate units "Kaskad" and "Vostok", PMC "Patriot", BARS reserves, as well as separate units from 136th and 14th brigades.
🧵09.02 🇺🇦Vuhledar - 18:00 update 1/5 It became known to us that word "Vuhledar" became infamous among occupiers, and when soldiers or officers figure out that their unit is being transferred to the Vuhledar area, they seek ways to find their way out of it.
2/5 After devastating losses in previous assaults, the enemy continues daily assaults with small assault groups covered by artillery and tank fire, but with no results. The occupiers continue to move additional units to the Vuhledar area.
3/5 The movement of new units to the Vuhledar area hasn't stopped and continues in a non-stop mode since late January. The quality of reinforcements and their assault capabilities remain dubious, but that doesn't mean that the enemy won't try another large assault.
🧵1/4 🇺🇦Vuhledar thread: About a week ago, I wrote that the enemy moved a brigade from the 3d army corps. Given that the enemy revealed itself, I think it's time to add more details for the public.
2/4 Based on OSINT, it's likely that on 06.02 the enemy decided to utilize the so-called volunteer battalion "Alga", which is a part of the 72nd brigade from the 3rd army corps (do not confuse with Ukrainian 72nd brigade), confirming the information which I published previously.
3/4 It was formed in Tatarstan and predominantly, albeit not entirely, comprised of ethnic "Volga Tatars". Thanks to @666_mancer the information has some open-source evidence and hopefully, we will observe even more obituaries in Tatarstan soon.
1/4 The current situation around Vuhledar is stable. The enemy continues assaults with small infantry groups covered by artillery and indirect tank fire, however without any success. The enemy is hesitant to perform large-scale attacks.
2/4 The enemy hasn't stopped moving additional forces in the Vuhledar area and has concentrated sizeable forces made of mixed units from different brigades and armies.
3/4 At the same time, it's important not to rush to conclusions based on large concentrations, because the quality of reserves is lower than the quality of destroyed units - 155th and 40th brigades.
Before launching the Vuhledar offensive, occupational forces unconcernedly decided to set up an assembly area in the central part of Kyrylivka, not far from Vuhledar. Let's see how did that work out for them almost a week ago.
2/4 Kyrylivka is located approximately 14 kilometers southeast of Vuhledar. The central part of the town - educational and administrative buildings was turned into an assembly area where enemy forces gathered before dispatching to the frontline.
3/4 Such audacious behavior did not go unnoticed.
In this photo, you can see the consequences of the strike which happened almost a week ago and result in some serious casualties. Buildings sustained serious structural damage.