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Ukrainian military leaders have expressed concerns over losing strategic towns like Bakhmut within months if Russian assaults persist without reinforcement. Yet, Ukrainian forces have demonstrated resilience, often striking Russian supply depots, air defenses, and command posts—highlighted by successful targeted operations that have destroyed Russian tanks, UAVs, and artillery.
Russia’s Military and Political Shakeups
High-ranking military officials and politicians in Russia face internal upheavals. The foreign minister Sergey Lavrov, long-standing diplomatic face of Russia’s foreign policy, is rumored to be falling out of favor. Reports suggest Putin may be considering his replacement, especially after failed negotiations with Western leaders and Kabul’s diplomatic blunderings.