Ukraine Admits Frontlines In Kharkiv Are Collapsing

For the first time since Russia launched its major cross-border offensive into Ukraine's Kharkiv region (it began last Friday), Ukraine's government has acknowledged that Moscow forces have made rapid gains.

Oleg Sinegubov, the head of the military administration of the Kharkov Region, has said Russia is pushing past the frontline. "Essentially, the frontline is expanding as the enemy is advancing from multiple positions," he admitted during an interview with Sky News.

This confirms a prior Associated Press observation which stated that "Ukraine’s lack of adequate defensive lines has helped Russia make significant military gains, and constant enemy fire hinders building."

As for the lack of fortifications, it is widely believed that last year Kiev was so optimistic about the chances of its counteroffensive that defensive outposts were not prioritized. In essence Ukrainian officials bought into their own propaganda, which was also being widely echoed in the West.

Video from Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region. Very difficult to watch.

”Vovchansk is turning into another Bakhmut”, Kharkiv regional police.

“In 3 days, the city has suffered in a way that has not suffered since 2022. The police, the State Emergency Service, the emergency and… pic.twitter.com/yKoXo3hvZG

— Natalka (@NatalkaKyiv) May 13, 2024

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