Reporting from Ukraine

Russian strategic change in Ukraine: transition from the focus on Avdiivka to multi-direction assaults in eastern Ukraine, while a leaked US report unveils significant Russian casualties.

Facing heavy losses, the Russian command shifts its narrative, saying that "taking the city may not be their primary goal."

Over two days, Russian forces made multiple attempts at a new tactic to flank entrenched Ukrainian units near Kherson. As a result, the Russians lost 10 out of 11 tanks and 28 out of 31 drones.

Near Donetsk's Avdiivka, Russian forces shift focus to Khimik train station, encountering logistical hurdles and strong Ukrainian opposition, and eventually failing the new assault.

Ukrainian forces have effectively repelled Russian offensive attempts in Kherson Oblast, employing advanced drone operations and counterbattery tactics, resulting in Russian equipment losses and personnel casualties.

Near Donetsk's Avdiivka, Russian forces' efforts to breach Ukrainian fortifications are stymied by drone strikes and constant mortar fire, particularly in the industrial zone, resulting in a challenging situation for them.

After the destruction of infantry without armor support in recent weeks, Russia switched tactics with a heavy but unsuccessful mechanized assault.

Ukrainian Marines escalate their efforts in Kherson Oblast, engaging in intense clashes, securing new gains, countering Russian airstrikes and drone strikes, and receiving support from crowdfunding for small boats.

Detailed insights into a recent Ukrainian counterattack near the Avdiivka Coke-Chemical Plant unveil strategic elements such as artillery strikes, infantry vehicles, and kamikaze drones. These tactics successfully thwarted Russian forces in the immediate vicinity.

Russian forces adjust strategy in Avdiivka, Ukrainian resistance thwarts encirclement. Brutal clashes in Stepove result in significant casualties. Ukrainian fighters maintain control and launch successful counterattacks.

The conflict between Russian soldiers and commanders in the Kherson direction started to grow as soldiers refused to attack islands due to heavy losses. Ukrainians rely on artillery and drones to support their bridgehead across the Dnipro River.

Over the past week, through railway sabotage, drone strikes, and spy actions, Ukraine dealt blows to Russian military power centers.

In Kherson Oblast, Ukrainian forces secure new positions, launch HIMARS raid targeting Russian command centers, and improve troop rotation during bad weather conditions, while Russians express concerns about communication issues.

Near Donetsk's Avdiivka, Russian forces launched a wave of attacks on the northern flank but lost ground as Ukrainian drones strategically targeted soldiers in trenches and near demolished buildings. Substantial casualties were inflicted on the attackers.