April 3, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news | CNN

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Intensifies in Donetsk Region

Heavy fighting has continued to rage along the front lines in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, despite reports from Ukrainian officials that little change has been seen on the ground. The Russian military has launched a series of intense attacks on various parts of the front line, with over 45 enemy attacks repelled by Ukrainian forces in the past day alone.

The General Staff confirmed that 17 air strikes and more than 20 strikes by multiple launch rocket systems had also occurred, highlighting the ongoing intensity of the conflict. In the Bakhmut direction, the enemy is trying to take full control of the city, with Russian forces storming the area.

However, Ukrainian defense forces have reported repelling about 20 enemy attacks west of the city, according to Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of Ukrainian Land Forces. Syrskyi met with soldiers and commanders in Bakhmut, who shared their experiences fighting against Wagner fighters and Russian paratroopers, dispelling the myth of their invincibility.

Syrskyi also warned that the enemy is weakening and trying to cover up its failures with new propaganda about capturing Bakhmut. He emphasized the importance of every soldier's actions on the front line, saying that "the forward movement of our entire army depends on what every soldier is doing right now."

In other parts of the Donetsk region, Ukrainian forces have reported operational successes, including taking positions and gaining a strategic advantage. Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in the area, noted that Russian special forces had been introduced and that enemy attempts to attack Ukrainian positions between Avdiivka and Mariinka continue.

Dmytrashkivskyi also claimed that Russian forces have suffered significant losses, while highlighting the challenges posed by terrain and weather conditions. However, Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, argued that Russian forces are still advancing in the Avdiivka direction, with the situation becoming increasingly difficult for the enemy.

The ongoing conflict highlights the complexity and intensity of the Russia-Ukraine war, with both sides suffering heavy losses and struggling to gain the upper hand.
 
OMG u guys i was literally watching this news on youtube last night and i cant even begin 2 tell u how intense it is rn 🀯 russia is like totally attacking ukraine from every angle and ukrainians are still fighting back but its so sad cuz they lost so many ppl already πŸ€• and the fact that russian forces are struggling is kinda ironic lol cuz everyone knows they're not even close to being as strong as ppl think πŸ˜‚ my cousin who lives in kyiv is literally freaking out rn she's like "what r we gonna do?" πŸ™ anyway i dont know wut the gov or whoever is gonna do but can we pls just keep the soldiers safe 🀞
 
🌱 I'm just worried about all the people caught up in this conflict... it's so heartbreaking to think about all those lives lost or affected on both sides πŸ€•. The situation is indeed really complex, but one thing that comes across is how much toll it takes on everyone involved, from soldiers to civilians πŸ’”. Can't we all just focus on being kind and compassionate towards each other right now? 🌈
 
idk why we need to watch this on repeat its so sad πŸ€• i mean russia and ukraine have been fighting for like ages now... what's the point? can't they just talk it out or something? πŸ˜” is that even possible in times of war? anywayz did you see that funny vid of a cat playing piano on youtube? 😹 that was so funny! πŸ±πŸ˜‚
 
I'm getting so emotional thinking about this news 🀯... it's just so heartbreaking to see innocent lives lost on both sides πŸ™. I mean, can we just talk about how long has this been going on? It feels like forever πŸ•°οΈ. The thought of those Ukrainian soldiers fighting for their country, day in and day out, is just devastating πŸ’”. And the Russians, they're like a never-ending machine, always pushing forward with these intense attacks πŸš€.

And what's with the propaganda, you know? Like, can't they just tell the truth for once? "We're trying to capture Bakhmut" sounds so empty when it's not happening πŸ”‡. I mean, we all see the reports from Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of Ukrainian Land Forces - he's out there fighting alongside those soldiers, and he knows what's really going on πŸ’ͺ.

I don't know, guys... it just feels like this conflict is never-ending πŸŒͺ️. We need to find a way to bring peace back to Ukraine and Russia, before more lives are lost πŸ’”. It's time for us all to step in and support these soldiers, and their families 🀝.
 
man this conflict is getting so bloody intense πŸ€•πŸ’₯ i remember when it first started back in 2022 my friends from ukraine were telling me how they're fighting for their country's freedom and we were all rooting for them πŸ’ͺ but now its just a never ending cycle of violence and loss... i mean 45 enemy attacks repelled by ukrainian forces in one day alone is crazy 🀯 and the idea that the enemy is weakening and trying to cover up its failures with propaganda is so true πŸ™„ its like they're trying to gaslight everyone into thinking things are better than they actually are... anyway, my friend who's from russia told me the other day that his cousin is fighting in donetsk region and its really taking a toll on him emotionally πŸ’”
 
this news is getting more intense by the day... i mean 45 enemy attacks repelled by uk forces in one day? that's a lot 🀯 but then again russian forces are trying to take control of bakhmut too, so it's hard to say who's winning here πŸ€” what's really going on? can we get some actual footage from the front lines instead of just reports and propaganda? πŸ“Ή source, please!
 
omg i was watching this news on my phone while eating breakfast lol i got this feeling like we're gonna be stuck in this conflict for a loooong time ukrainians r so brave i wish we had that kind of spirit here πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ anyway what's up with these russian forces trying to take bakhmut they gotta have some strong motivation to keep going btw did u know syrskyi met w/ soldiers & commanders in bakhmut and they shared their experiences fighting against wagner fighters 🀝 i feel bad for those soldiers tho, it can't be easy πŸ’”
 
the situation in donetsk region is getting worse by the day πŸ€•. both ukrainian and russian forces are taking heavy losses, but it's hard to say who's really winning πŸ€”. what I do know is that innocent civilians on both sides are caught in the middle, with no escape from the violence πŸ’”. can't help but wonder when this senseless conflict will come to an end 😩
 
πŸ€” this whole thing is getting super complicated... i feel like everyone's trying to win but nobody's really winning πŸ† ukrainian forces are doing their best out west, repping 20 enemy attacks, while in donetsk region it's all about defending the ground πŸ’ͺ and then you've got pushilin saying russians r advancing but others say they're stuck in a rut 😩 what i wanna see is some diplomatic talks to calm this down πŸ“ž let's not forget there are people on both sides who just wanna live their lives without all this chaos πŸ’₯ maybe we can find that middle ground and actually work towards peace? πŸ™
 
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