06-11-2023, 09:44 AM
We had a firefight for over 20 hours," said Istoryk, identified by his military call sign. "Non-stop fighting, assaults, evacuations, and you know, I managed it," "And we all managed it. We aren't very fresh, right now we need to find strength."
His description of recent clashes, the fatigue his unit are experiencing, underscore huge strain the war, now in its 21st mth, is putting on Ukraine's limited resources and on its troops.
The soldiers also know that Russia has a far bigger army and more weapons and ammunition, raising the uncomfortable question of how Ukraine can ever repel the invaders once and for all in Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War Two.
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2444679/ukr...ond-winter
His description of recent clashes, the fatigue his unit are experiencing, underscore huge strain the war, now in its 21st mth, is putting on Ukraine's limited resources and on its troops.
The soldiers also know that Russia has a far bigger army and more weapons and ammunition, raising the uncomfortable question of how Ukraine can ever repel the invaders once and for all in Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War Two.
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2444679/ukr...ond-winter