Ukraine recently accepted external advice to throw all reserves into the Zaporozhye direction on the southern front in order to break through the Russian defenses. According to the Ukrainian side, they have recaptured Robodynes, which marks the final breakthrough of Ukraine through the Zaporozhye Line. However, the heavy loss of armor equipment in the early stage made the Ukrainian army often attack in the third round of counteroffensives guided by the lack of tanks and armored vehicles, and suffered heavy casualties.
Intense Battles: Bloody transformations and brutal reality
The fighting in Robodigne reportedly took a bloody turn, with dozens of casualties per hour and a fire in military equipment, which seriously exceeded expectations. War correspondents described the intensity of the fighting as even greater than the previous Bakhmut battles. Ukrainian troops die 35 to 40 people per hour, and at the height of the fighting, this number may even increase tenfold. Russian war correspondents recorded the brutal scene of the Lobodinne battlefield in the direction of Zaporozhye.
After the Ukrainian army captured Robodigne, the Russian army adopted the retreat tactic to create a "gray zone", and after the Ukrainian army entered, it used firepower to destroy facilities and combat personnel. The Ukrainian army quickly sent troops to defend, but the situation remained grim. The Russian army deployed the 76th Pskov Airborne Division and the Airborne Assault Brigade near Robodine in response to a possible Ukrainian ground counteroffensive.
Local Decisive Battle: A key battle on the Southern Front
The battle for Robodigne became key to the southern front, with both sides paying a huge price. The commander of the Russian army said that the Ukrainian army desperately launched continuous attacks, causing heavy casualties. The Russian Air Force continued to bombard the positions of the Ukrainian army, trying to cut off its rear support channels. NATO observers believe that this is the largest ground confrontation between the two sides since the outbreak of the conflict, and the situation is moving towards a decisive battle.
The threat of nuclear weapons: the risk of escalation
Ukrainian troops attacked Robodigne, triggering the threat of tactical nuclear weapons from the former deputy commander of the Russian army. In his opinion, the build-up of Ukrainian troops provides a justification for the use of tactical nuclear weapons. However, the use of nuclear weapons could lead to escalation and unpredictable consequences. In such tense circumstances, any escalation could lead to a greater humanitarian catastrophe and regional instability.
The war situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate and is full of uncertainty. Although the Ukrainian side has made some progress on the southern front, at the same time, Russia is strengthening its defense and counterattack. The situation is complicated by competition and confrontation between the two sides. In the face of Ukraine's "desperate" tactics and the tough defense of the Russian army, the future of the situation is still full of challenges!