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01-09-2024, 10:26 PM
Ukraine Breaking News Today Live on 09-01-2024
Stay on top of Russia-Ukraine war 09-01-2024 developments on the ground with KyivPost fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated war maps.
New Footage Allegedly Shows Belarusian Military Equipment Moving Toward Ukrainian Border
Largest Ukrainian Drone Assault Sparks Fires a 2-Power Plants & Oil Refinery in Moscow Region.
Key updates: Ukraine Shifts Forces to Defend Pokrovsk as Russian Troops Advanc. The Kara-Dag Brigade, consisting of around 2,000 soldiers, been shifted from usual position in southern Ukraine to the eastern front. Ukraine has urgently deployed Kara-Dag Brigade, a key offensive unit, to reinforce defenses around Pokrovsk, a crucial logistics hub in eastern Ukraine. This deployment highlights critical situation as Russian brigades, having successfully besieged Avdiivka in Feb, push towards Pokrovsk has a vital distribution point for Ukrainian forces in Donetsk region, making its defense essential 2,000 soldiers.
Roman Ponomarenko, an officer of 12th Special Purpose Brigade, “Azov,” of Ukrainian National Guard, has recently stated the situation on the front line in Donetsk region "has spiraled out of control." Now the Kara-Dag Brigade, consist of around 2,000 soldiers, has been shifted it defence position in southern front to eastern front. Brigade established in 2014 & restructured multiple times, Kara-Dag Brigade saw intense combat in 2022 was equipped with heavy weaponry, including T-64 tanks. Due to demands from war, this brigade exemplifies Ukraine’s national guard's shift from a primarily paramilitary to that op more like an army brigade.
Despite reinforcements, Russian continues posh observers question why Ukraine isn’t deploying more of its reserves.
Russian commentator cited by Forbes, noted that while Ukrainian units are engaged in Kursk region offensive, some remain in reserve. This led to speculation Ukraine might prioritise gains in Kursk over defending Pokrovsk. The decision to allocate some resources to northern offensive potentially risking eastern supply lines represents a high-stakes gamble in Ukraine's broader strategic approach.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/38284
Stay on top of Russia-Ukraine war 09-01-2024 developments on the ground with KyivPost fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated war maps.
New Footage Allegedly Shows Belarusian Military Equipment Moving Toward Ukrainian Border
Largest Ukrainian Drone Assault Sparks Fires a 2-Power Plants & Oil Refinery in Moscow Region.
Key updates: Ukraine Shifts Forces to Defend Pokrovsk as Russian Troops Advanc. The Kara-Dag Brigade, consisting of around 2,000 soldiers, been shifted from usual position in southern Ukraine to the eastern front. Ukraine has urgently deployed Kara-Dag Brigade, a key offensive unit, to reinforce defenses around Pokrovsk, a crucial logistics hub in eastern Ukraine. This deployment highlights critical situation as Russian brigades, having successfully besieged Avdiivka in Feb, push towards Pokrovsk has a vital distribution point for Ukrainian forces in Donetsk region, making its defense essential 2,000 soldiers.
Roman Ponomarenko, an officer of 12th Special Purpose Brigade, “Azov,” of Ukrainian National Guard, has recently stated the situation on the front line in Donetsk region "has spiraled out of control." Now the Kara-Dag Brigade, consist of around 2,000 soldiers, has been shifted it defence position in southern front to eastern front. Brigade established in 2014 & restructured multiple times, Kara-Dag Brigade saw intense combat in 2022 was equipped with heavy weaponry, including T-64 tanks. Due to demands from war, this brigade exemplifies Ukraine’s national guard's shift from a primarily paramilitary to that op more like an army brigade.
Despite reinforcements, Russian continues posh observers question why Ukraine isn’t deploying more of its reserves.
Russian commentator cited by Forbes, noted that while Ukrainian units are engaged in Kursk region offensive, some remain in reserve. This led to speculation Ukraine might prioritise gains in Kursk over defending Pokrovsk. The decision to allocate some resources to northern offensive potentially risking eastern supply lines represents a high-stakes gamble in Ukraine's broader strategic approach.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/38284
