April 3, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news | CNN

Ukraine's Battle Rages On as Russian Forces Weaken

The front lines in Ukraine remain relatively unchanged, with Ukrainian military forces reporting little movement but intense fighting from Russian forces across various parts of the Donetsk region. The General Staff stated that over 45 enemy attacks were repelled on Tuesday, focusing on areas such as Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka.

The battlefield has witnessed numerous air strikes and multiple launch rocket system assaults, further straining Ukrainian defenses. In the Bakhmut direction, the enemy is attempting to capture control of the city, despite being repelled by Ukrainian forces in western areas.

According to Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of Ukrainian Land Forces, soldiers and commanders have successfully destroyed the myth of invincibility surrounding Russian forces, including Wagner fighters and paratroopers. In a statement, he claimed that the enemy is weakening, trying to cover up its failures with false reports about capturing Bakhmut.

However, some areas remain fiercely contested, particularly in Avdiivka, where the Russians have been attempting to dislodge Ukrainian defenses for months. The General Staff confirmed 20 assaults were repelled in this region.

Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, a spokesperson for the military in the Donetsk area, stated that Ukrainian forces have achieved strategic and favorable positions, taking control of various locations. However, Russian special forces have been deployed to the area, making further progress challenging.

Despite facing significant losses, the enemy continues its attempts to attack Ukrainian positions between Avdiivka and Mariinka. In a statement, Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, suggested that the situation has become extremely difficult for Russian forces but described it as "premature" to speak of encirclement.

As the conflict rages on, one thing is clear: both sides are weary and facing significant challenges in their efforts to gain control.
 
.. the fighting's been going on for what feels like an eternity 🀯, just like in '98 when the Donbas unrest started. I remember watching it unfold on news channels back then... people were so worried, just like now. It's crazy how things have changed yet stay the same, you know? The Russians are trying to cover up their losses with those false reports about capturing Bakhmut πŸ€₯, but we all saw that coming.

I'm still worried about the civilians caught in the middle of this conflict... they're the ones who really suffer. My grandma lived in Ukraine back when it was part of the USSR, she used to tell stories about how hard life was under Soviet rule... I wonder if it'll ever be like that again 😞. Anyway, my point is, we should all just hope for a peaceful resolution soon, you know? This has been going on for too long πŸ’”
 
I don’t usually comment but... I feel bad for the Ukrainian people πŸ€•. The situation seems so grim with all these air strikes and rocket system assaults πŸš€πŸ’₯. It's like they're living in a war zone, you know? 😩 And it's not just the fighting, it's also the strain on their economy and infrastructure... I mean, 45 enemy attacks repelled in one day? That's crazy! 😲 The fact that Russian forces are weakening is a good sign, but at what cost? πŸ€” It's like they're playing a game of cat and mouse, where someone has to lose. And the thing is, we're not even hearing from Russia about what's really going on... it's all just one-sided reports πŸ“°πŸ‘€
 
πŸ€” think its gonna be a long time before we see any real change in this war πŸ•°οΈ ukraine & russias armies been at it for ages now, like they're just trying to wear each other down πŸ’ͺ but honestly, doesnt feel like anyone's really coming out on top πŸ‘Ž avdiivka feels like the area where most people would agree with ukraine but russians still not giving up πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ think its time for a cease fire or something πŸ™
 
its weird they keep talkin bout russians weakenin but nothin really changes on the ground πŸ€”. like, russian forces might be losin soldiers but ukrainians r just as stuck in lyman and bakhmut πŸ˜•. Denis Pushilin sayin its diffcult for russians but hes also part of the separatist force so whos he to talk? πŸ€‘

anywayz, both sides seem so tired and fed up with this war πŸ’”. it feels like nobody's gettin ahead or gettin nowhere fast ⏱️. russian forces tryin hard to capture bakhmut but ukrainians keep pushin them back πŸ”. its all just so repetitive 🎡

dont know when this will end or if we'll ever see a peace treaty 🀞. all we can do is watch and wait, hopin for the best πŸ’•
 
πŸ€” I'm worried about those Russian soldiers, man... they're already taking a beating out there. 45 enemy attacks repelled in one day? That's a lot of damage. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian guys are just trying to hold on. I don't think we can fully understand what's going down on the ground without being there ourselves.

And that comment from Denis Pushilin about it being premature to talk about encirclement... I feel like he's not giving a straight answer. I wish we could get more context on what's really happening in those trenches. The whole thing is just so... complicated.

It's crazy to think that after all this time, the battle lines haven't shifted much at all. It's like they're stuck in some kind of military limbo. πŸ•°οΈ
 
πŸ€” The constant back-and-forth between Ukrainian and Russian forces in Ukraine's Donetsk region is exhausting to watch... I mean, it just seems like each side is pushing the other forward, but not really making any real progress. Like, the Russians are trying to capture Bakhmut, but they're getting pushed back by the Ukrainians in western areas... meanwhile, the Ukrainians are also struggling to hold onto Avdiivka and Mariinka.

It's like both sides are just trying to wear each other down, you know? And it's hard not to feel a bit sorry for the soldiers on both sides who are caught up in all this. They're fighting with everything they've got, but it's not clear if either side is really going to emerge victorious in the end... πŸ€•
 
It seems like things aren't really changing much on the ground in Ukraine right now πŸ€”. Both sides are still pushing hard and it's not looking easy for either of them to make a major breakthrough 🚧. I'm getting pretty anxious thinking about all these people caught up in this conflict 😬. It's crazy how both sides can keep fighting like this without taking a step back and trying to talk things through πŸ“±.
 
πŸ’” still a lot of bloodshed goin on in ukraine. russian forces keep sayin they weaken but we cant see much movement πŸŒ€. dont think it fair to blame enemy for own losses, like pushilin says πŸ‘Ž. anythin that happen, both sides hurt 😒. wonder how long this all gonna last πŸ’”.
 
I'm low-key surprised they're not making more progress? πŸ€” I mean, with all the air strikes and rocket attacks, you'd think they'd be able to crack the Russian lines by now. But nope, it's like they're trying to exhaust themselves on both sides. And those Russian forces are supposedly weakening? Come on, that sounds way too easy for Ukraine to deal with. I'm not buying it... Russia's probably just biding their time, waiting for the perfect moment to counterattack when Ukraine is least expecting it 😏
 
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