"Vee learnt our lesson at Stalingrad.
It von't happen again."
Posted on 01/15/2023 1:17:56 PM PST by JonPreston
Ukraine is considering retreating from Bakhmut (formerly Artemovsk), according to Ukrainian military personnel cited in The Washington Post, in order to save manpower and supplies in anticipation of a counteroffensive elsewhere.
A Ukrainian commander, who chose to remain anonymous, commented on the possibility of withdrawal and told The Washington Post that "we have lost many friends in the defense of this city, so we do not want to surrender it now. But maybe a temporary withdrawal would save some of our people," adding that his unit suffered "great losses."
Yuriy Skala, a Ukrainian commander of an intelligence battalion currently on the Bakhmut frontlines, said "I will support the commander-in-chief's decision to maneuver tactically and create a new line of defense if it becomes clear that casualties are too high."
The Washington Post also revealed that several military analysts have agreed that on the grand scale of things, a withdrawal from Bakhmut would result in a great defeat from the political perspective, despite the fact that the city has little strategic importance.
(Excerpt) Read more at english.almayadeen.net ...
Spin defeat.
You can’t fire me, I quit!
This article is the high art of excuse making. You’d get the impression that what’s left of the Ukraine forces just felt like leaving - they have better areas to defend...lol.
I was told here, countless times, that Russia was losing Bakhmut. Expect tears.
I hate this war and our involvement - but I LOVE watching the harpies cry and screech.
“save Odessa and territory west of the Knieper River.”
*****
I think the deal is if they don’t negotiate peace, demilitarize, denazifi, and acknowledge the four regions plus Crimea belong to Russia BEFORE the the troops assembled to the north and east come in, then they will lose Odessa, be forever a landlocked rump state.
Odessa is the carrot.
Russia is going to want some access to Transnistria, too, in the deal.
I agree with you.
Exactly.
“Ukraine: Possible Bakhmut retreat...”
Yes that would be a BRILLIANT move by Ukraine, making the Russians wonder why they ever fought so hard. Little did they know that Ukraine never intended to hold Bakhmut.
(gotta LOVE how the media tries to paint lipstick on this pig - the biggest Ukrainian defeat of the war)
Ukraine needs the troops for their upcoming assault on Belgorad.
There are no troops left.
so when does Russia declare victory?
Then the war is over and you Russians can go home now.
Bye!
Third hand article. Weak, even for you.
I’m not a Russian, I’m pure America First which is a troubling concept for you Neocons. Now go make supper.
And you know this, how?
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