01 Jun: HORRIBLE PLANNING. Russians Crossed the River and Died | War in Ukraine Explained

01 Jun: HORRIBLE PLANNING. Russians Crossed the River and Died | War in Ukraine Explained

today there are a lot of updates from the harv direction the most interesting updates come from the wans area where Dynamics have shifted following the Ukrainian forces successful halting of the Russian offensive with their initiative dwindling the Russians have devised a new plan focused on this town they aimed to penetrate the city from the Northwest cross the river and establish a bridge head enabling them to advance further south and secure control over wens entirely however PR previous Russian strikes against Bridges across the river forced their assault units to move on foot across the river sabotaging themselves and causing heavy losses this approach has proven detrimental to the Russians resulting in significant losses and hindering their progress the Russians aim to prevent Ukrainian counter offensives by eliminating potential staging grounds for such efforts but the Ukrainian steadfast defense has proven to be a formidable obstacle the town has numerous B basements houses and factories providing ample space for accumulating and concealing sizable assault formations this advantageous St favors The ukrainians Who currently hold a 3:1 superiority in troops already engaged in assaults however if the Russians achieved a successful breakthrough in the South they would not just disrupt but completely dismantle all Ukrainian plans and lay the groundwork for the second stage of the Russian offensive the main focus of Russian assaults will Target the Western sector of the Town particularly where they have advanced closely to the river several weeks ago the Russians made significant progress in this part of the city narrowly approaching the banks of the vula river their plan now involves crossing the river to establish a foothold in the nearby aggregate plant this plant comprising the tallest and most heavily fortified buildings south of fens is not just a strategic objective but a crucial one for the Russian forces as it capture would significantly enhance their offensive capabilities should the Russians succeed in capturing the aggregate plant they would gain access to formidable firing positions and heavily fortified structures allowing them to establish Fire Control and bolster their forces for further advances beyond the bridge head this tactical Advantage would put the ukrainians in the southern part of the town at a disadvantage as their main residential area needed the defensive capabilities of the reinforced buildings consequently they would be forced to shift to a defensive posture abandoning any plans for a counter offensive to the north moreover continuing offensive operations from this point onward could potentially compel the ukrainians to withdraw to positions in Billy codas left tenant Colonel nzar volin spokesperson for the Ukrainian Coria group of forces highlighted the intense bombardment of ofans by Russian forces utilizing TOS two thermobaric artillery systems both Russian and Ukrainian sources confirmed the continuous use of Glide bomb strikes targeting infrastructure within vens these actions are part of a deliberate effort to weaken defenses and pave the way for anticipated Russian assaults to the South the deployment of TOS to thermobaric systems is a significant development considering that the Russians possess only a few dozen of these systems this allocation underscores Russian prioritization of the fens area indicating a high commitment to sustaining a prolonged offensive in the region subsequently the Russian forces opted to dispatch a reconnaissance unit across the river presumably to assess the Ukrainian strength in the aftermath of the extensive shelling it’s worth highlighting that before this the Russians deliberately destroyed the bridge in the vicinity to impede any Ukrainian attempts to reinforce their positions on the opposite side and consolidate their gains to the west of the Town initially intended to weaken Ukrainian defenses to the northwest and facilitate quicker advances for the Russians this tactic has now backfired resulting in self-inflicted setbacks for the Russian forces this decision proved to be a double-edged sword for the Russians limiting their ability to deploy anything more than small squads across the river under the cover of night moreover the narrowness of the Russian Bridge head rendered it ill suited for successful River Crossing operations consequently the Russians had to establish a new bridge head on the opposite side of the the river using only infantry who would need to provide cover at the same time the main Force work to set up a pontoon crossing over the destroy section of the bridge the rationale behind selecting this particular section for the assault across the river likely stems from its relatively narrow width only around 20 M furthermore the vicinity surrounding the bridge is challenging as it is mainly open terrain it has a 200 met Gap separating north and south of Chans offering minimal cover for Russian troops save for a few bushes combat footage captured from the area depicted Ukrainian drone operators actively tracking down Russian soldiers attempting to seek Refuge beneath the damaged bridge in a desperate bid to evade detection however their efforts proved futile as Ukrainian fpv operators swiftly identified and neutralized them this incident was just one among several unsuccessful Russian assaults along the stretch of the river in a video shared by Ukrainian Fighters operating in the area meticulous caution is evident as they navigate the southern outskirts of the Town their movements are characterized by organization utilizing available cover in houses and basements to Shield themselves from the Russian Artillery barage aimed at suppressing them Additionally the Ukrainian Fighters advanced in small dispersed squads maintaining a distance between each other to reduce the likelihood of being targeted by enemy drones this demonstrat the familiarity of the ukrainians with such assaults given previous Russian attempts to establish a bridge head in the same vicinity if you want to get access to the original uncensored combat footage you can find it on our telegram Channel by using the QR code or the link in the description due to the significant casualties sustained during Russian operations across the river there are positions north of the river began to weaken sensing this vulnerability arising from a shortage of Russian troops the Ukrainian forces stationed in the Town Center seized the opportunity to launch their assaults against Russian positions Northwest of the Town analyzing combat footage it’s evident that ukrainians moved with relative Freedom amidst the residential houses employing a combination of hand grenades and Small Arms fire to clear out the few remaining Russian soldiers who were so outnumbered that they were unable to mount a substantial defense the original uncensored video of this operation can be found on our telegram Channel as well the situation in the vens area of the harv direction remains fluid and intricate after losing their initial momentum the Russians attempted a new strategy to capture vens by establishing a foothold south of the town circumventing the formidable Ukrainian defenses in the northern sector however the Russian River Crossing operation proved unsuccessful and Ukrainian forces capitalized on the high casualty rate among Russian troops to regain the initiative Ukrainian assault units swiftly move to eliminate the narrow Russian penetration area operations are ongoing and with Ukraine’s substantial troop presence the Russian positions face significant threats from Ukrainian counterattacks if you’re against the invasion of Ukraine and you want to support the work that I am doing consider making a purchase in the online store UA supporter here you can find a lot of products with Ukrainian symbols to not only show your support for this channel but also for Ukraine the link to the online store is in the description thank 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I am Ukrainian. My country has been invaded by Russia. In this video, I will tell you what happened on the 829 day of the war.

Day 829: Jun 01

Today, there are a lot of updates from the Kharkiv direction.

Here, Russians have sabotaged their own future operations while Ukrainians are seizing the initiative.

The initial Russian goal was to advance as quickly as possible and establish a deep buffer zone on the Ukrainian side of the border. This buffer zone was to extend up to 20km to push Ukrainian barrel artillery out of range of Russian military targets in the Belgorod region. However, the Russian offensive was immediately halted at Vovchansk, where Russians encountered their first major obstacle.

As you remember from the previous report, Russians were not able to break through the Ukrainian defensive belt around the high-rise and industrial districts north of the river. Furthermore, Ukrainian counterattacks severely blunted the Russian offensive, as the Institute for the Study of War reported that Russians were slowly being forced into defensive operations.

Because of the Russian offensive momentum slowing, Russians resorted to intensely shelling Vovchansk with TOS-1 thermobaric artillery and Tulip heavy mortar systems, as well as dropping a large number of glide bombs on the town. Geolocated footage shows that these strikes targeted not only Ukrainian defensive positions but also the bridges over the Vovcha River. Russian military bloggers report that this was the last intact bridge connecting southern Vovchansk to the Ukrainian defenses in the town center. Looking at the aftermath of the strike, the bridge is likely unable to sustain heavy vehicles. In contrast, lighter vehicles, cars, and especially infantry should still be able to make the journey across, meaning Ukrainians in the north are not cut off from supplies.

Russians likely destroyed these bridges to prevent Ukrainians from conducting any further counterattacks over the river, relieving some pressure on Russian forces fighting in the town.

If you want to get access to the original uncensored combat footage of all the mentioned operations, you can find it on our Telegram channel by using the QR code or the link in the description.

Destroying these bridges not only limits the Ukrainians’ ability to conduct large counterattacks into Vovchansk but, in turn, also severely hampers the Russian ability to cross the river in the future. The Institute for the Study of War concluded that Russians are destroying bridges they would need to cross should they want to penetrate deeper into Ukraine. They also state that this indicates that Russians in Vovchansk are primarily focused on maintaining their marginal gains rather than developing their offensive further. Recently released geolocated footage north of Vovchansk also shows a Ukrainian FPV kamikaze drone destroying a Russian military excavator. This Russian excavator was busy digging a trench line or bunker, further underscoring the Russian intent to go on the defensive in Vovchansk.

However, before the Russians can consolidate their gains in Vovchansk, they must first push the Ukrainians from their defensive line around the high-rise and industrial districts. As Ukrainians slowly pulled back to their strongest defensive positions, Russians expanded their control over the surrounding suburbs. To secure their flanks against a possible Ukrainian counterattack from the east, Russians also advanced towards the settlement of Tykhe. To prevent Russians from attempting a future flanking attack over the bridge here, Ukrainians decided to blow the bridge in advance. Geolocated footage shared by the engineers shows how they placed modified heavy anti-tank mines and other explosives on the bridge before detonating them from a safe distance. The original uncensored video of this operation can be found on our Telegram channel as well.

With these developments in place, the situation can develop further in three possible ways. In Vovchansk, Russians are unlikely to be able to cross the river, as they have destroyed all bridges they would need for such an operation. Additionally, the first real Ukrainian defensive line is situated behind the river, further complicating any attempt to cross it, even with pontoon bridges. On the other hand, Ukrainians can still cross with light vehicles, infantry, and munitions, continuing to supply…