28 Jun: Ukraine’s Master Plan: ENCIRCLING Russian Forces in Vovchansk! | War in Ukraine Explained

today there is a lot of news from the harv direction in the northern area of of Chans Russian forces have launched massive shelling on the Citadel aiming to reduce it to rubble and deprive the ukrainians of this key stronghold this intense bombardment threatens to compromise Ukrainian advances in this sector or even force a retreat from certain positions consequently Ukrainian efforts have increasingly focused on the eastern part of fens where they continue to make significant progress efforts are ongoing to link the Ukrainian advance from the east of the city with the Tikki area aiming to dislodge Russian forces from the hills footage from various Russian sources has shown intense aerial bombardments on tikk confirming that the village and its surroundings are under Ukrainian control the small town of tika has emerged as a critical point for the Ukrainian command particularly the road connecting it to V Chans this road could be decisive in capturing the city due to the the destruction of many bridges along the vcha river which complicates the movement of armored vehicles to the northern part of the river if Ukrainian forces can secure this road they will be able to transport armored vehicles more easily to the city potentially leading to the collapse of Russian defenses in the area aware of this strategic importance Russian forces continue efforts to destroy Bridges and pontoon Crossings established by the ukrainians east of Tikka attempting to hinder their advance and supply lines simultaneously Ukrainian forces have continued their offensive west of V Chens recent geolocated images reveal the assault and recapture of several areas in the center and south of steta approximately 10 km Southwest of wans the footage shows an intense assault conducted by members of the 1001 guard Brigade advancing house by house and employing a variety of weapons including RPGs this resulted in the complete destruction of many buildings with some even being set a blaze the video shows very sensitive scenes that we can only show uncensored on our telegram Channel you will find the link in the description additionally various Russian sources have recently updated their maps to acknowledge Ukrainian control over an extensive Forest Area west of staria extending to the international border geolocated images depict a recent Russian aerial bombardment aimed at undermining Ukrainian positions in this forested region sta is situated at the intersection of several significant forested areas and is in close proximity to the cersi donet river limiting potential lines of advance in this sector if Ukrainian forces can establish a defensive Zone in sta any large scale Russian advance in the area would become virtually impossible combining the Ukrainian advances from Tik in the East and staria in the west it appears that the Ukrainian command is preparing a major offensive to encircle and isolate V Chans recent reports of messing Ukrainian forces in this direction support this possibility additionally a recent military analyst group report highlighted Russian efforts to establish new defensive trench lines about 2.5 kilometers inside Ukrainian territory north of of Chens and to construct new fortified trenches in the Russian controlled area just west of vens Ukrainian forces are well aware of this Russian efforts and have already destroyed at least 15 pieces of engineering equipment using fpv drones these Russian fortification efforts indicate their intention to maintain their marginal advances from the international borders anticipating an imminent Ukrainian offensive overall the Ukrainian command is allocating significant resources to expedite advances in the v Chans Direction aiming for a decisive Victory given the challenges of advancing and deploying armored vehicles through ven’s Northern urban area Ukrainian forces appear to be planning an encirclement operation from Tiki in the East and the staria area in the west under such conditions the Russian decision to hold their positions in vens seems driven purely by political considerations with their offensive in vens effectively contained and their attempt to connect the lipy and vens lines of advance having failed the concept of a buffer zone has become untenable trying to maintain these two unconnected zones at a disproportionate cost in personnel and Equipment lacks any strategic justification 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 you a 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 you for watching this report and I will see you in the next one

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26 Jun 2024:

Today, there is a lot of news from the Kharkiv direction.

In the northern area of Vovchansk, Russian forces have launched massive shelling on the “Citadel,” aiming to reduce it to rubble and deprive the Ukrainians of this key stronghold. This intense bombardment threatens to compromise Ukrainian advances in this sector or even force a retreat from certain positions. Consequently, Ukrainian efforts have increasingly focused on the eastern part of Vovchansk, where they continue to make significant progress.

Efforts are ongoing to link the Ukrainian advance from the east of the city with the Tikhe area, aiming to dislodge Russian forces from the hills. Footage from various Russian sources has shown intense aerial bombardments on Tikhe, confirming that the village and its surroundings are under Ukrainian control.

The small town of Tikhe has emerged as a critical point for the Ukrainian command, particularly the road connecting it to Vovchansk. This road could be decisive in capturing the city due to the destruction of many bridges along the Vovcha River, which complicates the movement of armored vehicles to the northern part of the river. If Ukrainian forces can secure this road, they will be able to transport armored vehicles more easily to the city, potentially leading to the collapse of Russian defenses in the area.

Aware of this strategic importance, Russian forces continue efforts to destroy bridges and pontoon crossings established by the Ukrainians east of Tikhe, attempting to hinder their advance and supply lines.

Simultaneously, Ukrainian forces have continued their offensive west of Vovchansk. Recent geolocated images reveal the assault and recapture of several areas in the center and south of Starytsia, approximately 10 km southwest of Vovchansk. The footage shows an intense assault conducted by members of the 101st Guard Brigade, advancing house by house and employing a variety of weapons, including RPGs. This resulted in the complete destruction of many buildings, with some even being set ablaze. The video shows very sensitive scenes that we can only show uncensored on our Telegram channel. You will find the link in the description.

Additionally, various Russian sources have recently updated their maps to acknowledge Ukrainian control over an extensive forest area west of Starytsia, extending to the international border. Geolocated images depict a recent Russian aerial bombardment aimed at undermining Ukrainian positions in this forested region.

Starytsia is situated at the intersection of several significant forested areas and is in close proximity to the Siverski Donets River, limiting potential lines of advance in this sector. If Ukrainian forces can establish a defensive zone in Starytsia, any large-scale Russian advance in the area would become virtually impossible.

Combining the Ukrainian advances from Tikhe in the east and Starytsia in the west, it appears that the Ukrainian command is preparing a major offensive to encircle and isolate Vovchansk. Recent reports of massing Ukrainian forces in this direction support this possibility. Additionally, a recent military analyst group report highlighted Russian efforts to establish new defensive trench lines about 2.5 km inside Ukrainian territory, north of Vovchansk, and to construct new fortified trenches in the Russian-controlled area just west of Vovchansk.

Ukrainian forces are well aware of these Russian efforts and have already destroyed at least fifteen pieces of engineering equipment using FPV drones. These Russian fortification efforts indicate their intention to maintain their marginal advances from the international borders, anticipating an imminent Ukrainian offensive.

Overall, the Ukrainian command is allocating significant resources to expedite advances in the Vovchansk direction, aiming for a decisive victory. Given the challenges of advancing and deploying armored vehicles through Vovchansk’s northern urban area, Ukrainian forces appear to be planning an encirclement operation from Tikhe in the east and the Starytsia area in the west. Under such conditions, the Russian decision to hold their positions in Vovchansk seems driven purely by political considerations. With their offensive in Vovchansk effectively contained and their attempt to connect the Lyptsi and Vovchansk lines of advance having failed, the concept of a buffer zone has become…

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  2. The entire war effort by Russia is doing nothing to benefit Russia at all. Now it begs North Korea for supplies …. Russia is failing and the russian people are too sheepish to care, tyrants never make a country prosper

  9. Glad my tax dollars went to a 2 month plan that gained 2 miles.. while this channel still portrays the wrong commander. Dope

  13. Another great informative view into the strategic structure of the battle zone. Thanks so much, and I hope all of your viewers will consider supporting you and Denys through patreon. Well done.

  14. Have you heard about North Korea sending troops to help Russia? Officially, it’s just an engineering detachment to help build fortifications and such.
    But we all know that chances are the Russians will Shanghai the North Koreans for use as cannon fodder, like they’ve been doing with migrant workers from Africa.
    Russia had just about every path open to it in 1991, and they chose the one where they have to get help from North Korea!

  15. The thumbnail is clickbait. I watch and support this channel to see what happened. Not what you think will happen.

  16. Ukraine; do not rely on America. Our country is beset by traitors to America. Keep using your brains, as USA failed state now.

  22. The Onus and Total Responsibility is now on the Occupying Russians – You've been warned for months to years now that Ukraine is taking their Country Borders back – Leave and go back into your own Borders and be with your family and friends and make a life for yourselves – instead of pretending and trying to fool yourselves that everything will be ok – it won't – not until the 1991 Borders are secured then Once this happens to 1991 Borders then everything will be ok.

  23. I have followed your channel for most of the war and very much appreciate it. My feedback is to please not devolve into a coping propaganda channel. Those of us watching the war internationally value knowing the real picture, not just the small wins.
    For example you've spent several videos talking about absolutely no movement in Vovchansk. Most of the last month this has been your focus when almost nothing changes here.
    Meanwhile the Avdiivka front has moved the most of all front lines in the last two months and you almost completely ignore its existence.
    We want you to cover the whole front line. We don't want clickbait thumbnails and titles. No fictional line movements that don't exist such as the thumbnail for this video. Don't talk about the same theorized plan three times over in a video while elsewhere in the war real things are happening.
    Don't become what all the russian bots claim you are. Prove them wrong.

  28. Why did the ukrainians refuse to use counter battery radar? What the f is wrong with them? How can there be massive shelling without the firing battery getting destroyed? In the American Army you shoot one Shell at me I got five coming your way before yours even lands! Why ukrainians refuse to use counter battery radar?

  30. I feel Ukraine should cross the border and create their own buffer zone. Ukraine isn't guaranteed support next year and behaving to please Washington may needlessly hurt Kharkiv.

  32. For me it's all about the children. Never forget all of the Russians who abused children and their families in Ukraine. From the mass graves (in Izium) to the stolen children. Now if Ukrainian parents don't become Russian citizens and go to flight against their brothers and cousins Russia will take their newborn children at birth. How many children are now sex slaves? They can not be allowed to win.

    Speaking of Izium. What did those 414 people see? The Russians thought it was better to murder them and bury them all in a mass grave instead of letting them testify. Whatever they saw must have been truly horrific. At minimum I'm guessing rape and torture. With an average of 150 war crime per day who knows.

    If Russia want's to sign a treaty they must first prove they will stand by one. If Russia or Putin wants to negotiate, start with your original written agreement. Putin on January 28, 2003 signed the boarder agreement. He's signed several agreements he doesn't honor. Pull back all of their troops back behind their original boarder and then you can start negotiations. If they don't show they will honor the original agreement how can you expect them to honor any further agreements.

    It's our war to lose. Russia can NOT win. Unless we choose to not support Ukraine of course. It is on us in the global West to pick the world we want to live in. Choose wisely. Thanks.
    Glory to Ukraine. God Bless Ukraine and her people. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

  37. It would be interesting to see how prepared Russia is if Ukraine was to make an attack into Russia – I'm guessing they aren't ready for that at all, since if Ukraine did it they would lose a lot of support … which in a sense is a shame, because it means Russia doesn't have to allocate a lot of forces to defend its border.

  38. One thing that strikes me as Odd, is that, this, is like a cross between WW 1 & WW 2, but with post- Viet-nam/Afghan Tactics. The Terrain, seems to rule, beyond Logistics.
    Perhaps, the USN, circa 1944, in planning, might help?

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  42. An alternative reality channel .The Russian army liberates at least 1 village every day, under the threat of encirclement of the cities of Toretsk and Kupyansk, Ukraine is really running out of people , forced mobilization is being carried out, people are being kicked and caned into trenches to death (there are a lot of videos with these unfortunate people on the Internet) , but alternative news is being created for idiots.

  43. Be aware, Russians stepping down waiting for January when Trump take charge and stop aid to Ukraine. Then they will use all the strength in offensive.

  44. I'd say Ukraine should capitalize with all of the support they have currently. I'm not so sure what's going to happen after November

  47. Ukraine needs Belgorod under their control as a buffer zone. Much of the Russian war material entering Ukraine, goes via Belgorod.
    A referendum could be held to see if Belgorod's citizens want Belgorod Oblast to be annexed by Ukraine.

  48. The Russian military has targeted and destroyed two more American-made M142 HIMARS and M270 MLRS systems of Kiev forces. The HIMARS launcher was targeted with an Iskander-M tactical ballistic missile while stored in a warehouse near the settlement of Yasenovoe in the Donetsk direction. Video footage of the strike was posted to social networks on June 27. At least 20 Ukrainian troops who were operating and maintaining the launcher were killed or wounded in the strike.
    The MLRS launcher was detected by a drone while withdrawing to a warehouse near the settlement of Shevchenkove in the Nikolaev direction. The warehouse was then quickly targeted with an Iskander-M tactical ballistic missile. Video footage of the strike, which killed or wounded 25 Ukrainian troops, surfaced online on June 28.

    The Russian military has already damaged or destroyed many of Ukraine’s HIMARS and MLRS launchers using precision-guided weapons, like the Iskander-M.

    The Iskander-M has a range of nearly 500 kilometers. It can be armed with different conventional warheads, including a cluster munitions warhead, a fuel–air explosive enhanced-blast warhead, a high-explosive fragmentation warhead, an earth penetrator for bunker busting and an electromagnetic pulse device for anti-radar missions.

    The highly maneuverable missile is guided by a GLONASS-aided inertial navigation system. It can be also equipped with an optical seeker with a digitized scene-mapping area correlator system for terminal guidance.

  50. Trying to keep up with all the changes on the Battlefield with so many units fighting and moving forward or back as the fighting see–saws would be Very Difficult. Has to be constant communications and input from Drones flying over enemy areas. No wonder so many men get separated from their main fighting group and are taken prisoner.

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