‘Incredible’: Ret. US Army Major on Ukrainian gains

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Ret. US Army Major Mike Lyons analyzes Ukraine’s counteroffensive in the Kharkiv region, which led to the recapture of thousands of square kilometers of territory from Russian forces. #CNN #News

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    3. The reason is that Russia had a very weak defensive line in the Kharkiv region due the the lack of troops. Russia has not enough troops in Ukraine since no mass mobilisation has been carried out yet. P.S. The south-east of Ukraine is historical Russian territory.

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  2. It’s exhausting just watching this war in the media. I can only imagine how bad the conditions have been on the ground for Ukrainian civilians.

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    2. Repent to Jesus Christ “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
      ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:23-24‬ ‭NIV‬‬
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    3. @Toad’s Tree Stump i agree with You… Even when they take back all their lands…
      They lost… They lost soooo many

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  3. We have to also remember that Russia’s military equipment losses are absolutely enormous. Almost 10% of their fighter jets and light bombers have been destroyed, 13% of their helicopters have been destroyed, over 35% of their operational battle tanks have been destroyed (and many more captured or damaged), and over 30% of their armored vehicles have been destroyed (with many more captured or badly damaged). Dozens of their high-end air defense systems have been destroyed. None of these losses cannot be replaced in the short term. And each day this conflict continues, those losses continue to pile up, while HIMARS and MLRS units continue to hit ammo depots, control centers, troop/equipment concentrations, and bridges, pontoon crossings, and ferries that are attempting to re-supply Russian troops. Logistically, Russia has some major issues.

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    1. The reason is that Russia had a very weak defensive line in the Kharkiv region due the the lack of troops. Russia has not enough troops in Ukraine since no mass mobilisation has been carried out yet. P.S. The south-east of Ukraine is historical Russian territory.

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  5. Western weapons , training and money was instrumental but vastly superior tactics , logistics, leadership , heart and bravery , and patriotism is the deciding factor

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    2. @Henry Vidal I’m not so sure. I think if enough people talk, the slight breeze that would result might flatten the Russian military.

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  6. 0:52 this is a big deal – one of the biggest counterattacks on European soil since WW2. Good job Ukrainians! Bring the fight to them!

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    3. idk this reminds me of a tsunami when the water retreats real fast, thats means the big wave is coming, but I think I’m just over thinking it

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    3. @GeckoTimes oops didn’t know they’ve had an election this year, specifically from Feb till now, which was what I was commenting on.. :))

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  10. I heard from comrades in my former brigade that four territorial defense battalions crossed the Oskol and pursued Russians another ten kilometers deep into the Luhansk region, but the officers of the 25th airborne brigade stopped them and returned to positions across the river. Based on this, I think that now we will strengthen these positions, and will not develop a further offensive. I also want to note that the offensive in the Kherson direction is not a distraction, but a full-scale operation. It’s just that the situation here is too good not to take advantage of it, given that the occupiers have driven themselves into a dead corner.

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  11. I don‘t think we appreciate this enough:
    Ukraine was talking about the Kherson offensive for 2 months, prompting the russians to send their best troops to the right bank of the Dniepr. Ukraine then bombed the bridges, making it impossible for all the equipment the russians had brought there to leave and also making it impossible for the russians to supply the estimated 25k troops in Kherson.
    Then Ukrainians swiftly took the Kharkiv region back and they‘re just waiting out the russians in Kherson.
    This is brilliant on every level. Well done, Ukraine👏🏻

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  12. People of the West, life may be difficult for you right now, but support your government to continue helping Ukraine. Let’s not lose momentum now. Ukraine wins, but Russia hasn’t lost yet. Let’s give Ukraine all the necessary equipment that Ukraine needs to kick Russia out for good. As you can see, Ukraine is using the necessary equipment to its limits with so many wins. What courage and perseverance Ukrainians show. It’s hard in the West right now, but we still have our lives, our freedom and peace. Congratulations Ukraine. Stay safe. Slava Ukraini.

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    1. @Marie Lucas/orc, too bad you feel so sad and can’t live with the reality that Ukraine is winning. Slava Ukraini.

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    2. The reason is that Russia had a very weak defensive line in the Kharkiv region due the the lack of troops. Russia has not enough troops in Ukraine since no mass mobilisation has been carried out yet. P.S. The south-east of Ukraine is historical Russian territory.

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  15. Ukrainian’s have done an unprecedented amount of military movements with the manpower they have. I’m so happy to see these successful retaking territories back, to see the Ukrainian citizens reactions to their troops has brought a tear or two to my eyes. 🇺🇦💪

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    4. The reason is that Russia had a very weak defensive line in the Kharkiv region due the the lack of troops. Russia has not enough troops in Ukraine since no mass mobilisation has been carried out yet. P.S. The south-east of Ukraine is historical Russian territory.

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  16. A heroic battle for freedom, fought by ally underdogs. My heart swells to bursting watching Ukrainians fight for their Freedom. The whole of the world should look to Ukraine for how to act in the face of violent oppression.

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    1. The reason is that Russia had a very weak defensive line in the Kharkiv region due the the lack of troops. Russia has not enough troops in Ukraine since no mass mobilisation has been carried out yet. P.S. The south-east of Ukraine is historical Russian territory.

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  17. The success of this counter-offensive really wasn’t so much about having Western equipment – although that has of course been intrinsic in helping Ukraine defend itself and slow Russian progress to a crawl..
    It was about the Ukrainian military understanding Russian military doctrine, and taking advantage of it.
    The Russian war machine works on the basis of attrition, and that means artillery. Inching forward, pounding everything to dust, and inching forward again. As we have seen, graphically.
    There were many other factors at work, but the UAF’s core strategy was founded on the knowledge that the Russian military has no training in mobile warfare. They’re all about a thick front line.
    So the Kharkiv counter-offensive, once it broke through two sections of that front line, were pretty much free to roam.
    But they didn’t just roam – they *aced* it. Hitting C3 targets, bypassing Russian groups that presented no immediate threat, going straight for the jugular – logistic hubs.
    It was a truly awesome manoeuvre. I’m still shaking my head in disbelief – and it’s still going on..

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    1. too bad ukraine does not have a air cavalry unit like we did in Vietnam. highly mobile, extremely well armed and deadly with the logistical support to back up the operation.

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    2. No, the Western weapons have made a huge difference. Ukraine can now attack BEHIND Russian lines with devastating results – they could not do that before. Without these weapons Russia only had to defend the front. Now they have to defend the front and everywhere else these weapons can reach.

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    3. The pinpoint precisión of the moderno weapons supplied by western countries with their training has been very importante. I think there is inteligence coming from inside Russia helping ukraine and nato. If ukraine gets more weapons the war could end before winter. The main problem Will be to reach an ahreement about donbas and getting money from Russia robpay the damage but that could be achieved with petrol and gas

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  19. It might be our weapons but it’s the heart and bravery of the Ukrainian people that’s winning this war. God bless ‘em

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