Russian military continues to suffer losses in northeast, south as Ukraine's attacks intensify

Even as Kremlin declared the annexation of occupied Ukrainian territories, the Russian military continued to suffer frustrating defeats on the battlefield. According to media reports, the recent defeats have created a rift among the ruling elite of Russia and dented the image of the Russian military.

An AP news report claimed that there was infighting among the top brass inside the Kremlin, which has raised President Vladimir Putin's concerns. The infighting began following a string of defeats in northeastern and southern parts of Ukraine. The media report claimed that Ukraine continued to progress following its gains in the northeast in September after Russian forces were compelled to abandon Lyman.





Ukraine has also launched a counterattack in the south, taking back an area on the bank of the Dnieper River, and continued to march towards Kherson. The Ukrainian forces carried a persistent attack on the main crossings over the Dnieper River, forcing the Russians to rely on temporary crossings, which have also been attacked consistently. Military strategy experts have predicted that Russia would continue to face embarrassments in Kherson, as its troops were exhausted and its logistics were stretched.

Ground reporters indicated that the Russian troops were being poorly led and have to deal with a personnel shortage. They also said that Ukraine, backed by the West, was much smarter.

FAQs

1. Which areas of Ukraine did Russia annex?
   Russia annexed about 10-15% of Ukraine, which included areas like Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.
2. When did Russian forces abandon Lyman?
   The Ukrainian town of Lyman was liberated from the Russian occupation last weekend.