The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation slowed down, and the defenders went into counterattack: how Ukraine broke the Kremlin plan, - BBC

Last week, the invaders attacked different areas, especially actively - west of Donetsk. In the Greater Mikhailovsky direction, they achieved advancement north of the Mokri River Yala, and in Kurakhivsky - a breakthrough to the city of Constantinople. The enemy also advanced in the Kupyansk and Vovchansk districts in Kharkiv region, in the Liman and Pokrovsk region in Donetsk region, in the Orikhov district to the southeast of Zaporozhye and in Kursk region.

"In most areas of advancement of Russian troops compared to the autumn-winter campaign, it was extremely insignificant," the publication said. At the same time, Russian sources informed about the activation of defense forces to the west and north of Donetsk. They managed to push the invaders who come to Pokrovsk and restore positions. The Armed Forces were contracted both on the flanks to the west and east of the city and south. Another Ukrainian counterattack was inflicted on Toretsk.

The city, which seemed completely passionate about Russia, again became the arena of fighting. The breakthrough of defenders and a shootout was reported almost in the center of Toretsk. The Russian troops complained about the "extremely difficult" situation near Pokrovsk, where they destroy hostile logistics and lack of live strength. A similar picture, in his words, is also observed during a ravine, and in Toretsk - city battles.

The media suggested that among the reasons for the decrease in the rate of Russian offensive and the activation of defense forces may be: Ukrainian serviceman Alexander Karpyuk explained that according to the expectations of the Kremlin, defenders had to fall at least throughout the Donetsk region, but Pokrovsk stood. He stressed that behind - a very difficult winter with a shortage of drones, torn mobilization and demotivated new brigades.

Initially, an abnormally warm and foggy winter played on the enemy's hand, interfering with the work of "birds" and the detection of places of clusters of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. However, when frost was hit, the situation changed. In addition, units operating with drones were thrown into the Donetsk direction, and they strengthened the defenders. At the same time, new crews gained experience and began to grow.

"This is not a counter -offensive, but we go to active defense from the deaf defense, the line will not pour so fast, which means that it was time to build fortifications," Karpiuk summed up. We will remind, the Ukrainian military reported that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation tried to break through towards the time ravine, throwing a large armor there. The technique, which was not turned into scrap, was abandoned by the occupiers, but not everyone could escape.