Ukrainian troops push towards Russian rear defences

After recapturing Robotyne, Ukrainian forces have pushed south and east to the rear of Russia’s first line of defence

Courtesy Ukrainian Armed Forces

Ukraine week 79

August 24-30

Ukrainian forces advanced on the southern and eastern fronts during the 79^th week of the war, reaching what experts believe to be the rear of Russia’s first line of defence.

But they also faced a Russian advance in the northeast that created a dilemma about where to field available troops.

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