16 Jun: SUCCESS! Ukrainians TRAP HALF A THOUSAND RUSSIAN TROOPS | War in Ukraine Explained

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I am Ukrainian. My country has been invaded by Russia. In this video, I will tell you what happened on the 844 day of the war.

Day 844: Jun 16

Today, there are a lot of updates from the Kharkiv direction.

The most interesting news comes from the Vovchansk area. Despite being repulsed and pushed back, Russian forces have continued intense, casualty-heavy counterattacks in the northern part of Vovchansk. They made a narrow advance but overextended themselves, ultimately getting trapped by Ukrainian troops at the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant.

Over the past few days, Russian forces have been desperate to secure gains in Vovchansk to justify their Kharkiv offensive. They identified the local aggregate plant as vital for further operations. This plant is one of just two complexes of reinforced, fortified buildings in northern Vovchansk, located next to a high-rise citadel that provides excellent firing positions and concealment for soldiers.

The main reason the Russians chose to assault the aggregate plant is twofold. First, the plant is a fortified strongpoint that overlooks most of the town's residential houses, allowing Russian forces to assert fire control over surrounding Ukrainian positions and facilitate additional gains. Furthermore, controlling the aggregate plant would enable the Russians to cut off Ukrainian defenses in the citadel. They could isolate the citadel by establishing fire control over the residential houses east of the plant and occupying them, potentially forcing the Ukrainian defenders to withdraw.

If Russian troops succeed, they could assert control over the entire northern part of Vovchansk, including the town's highest and most fortified buildings. This would allow them to establish total fire control over the southern part of the town, which consists mainly of small residential houses. Consequently, Ukrainian forces might be forced to withdraw to positions outside the town.

While Ukrainian attacks have achieved meaningful gains with a three-to-one numerical superiority, the Russians maintain a significant five-to-one advantage in artillery, supplemented by glide bombs. The Russians are employing glide bombs and artillery to destroy large sections of the town, targeting Ukrainian firing positions and troop concentrations. This strategy aims to halt Ukrainian advances and set the stage for a Russian counterattack.

Additionally, recent footage shows that the Russian Air Force has struck the bridge near Stary Saltiv again, causing substantial damage and collapsing several spans. This attack aims to undermine Ukrainian defenses by reducing their reinforcements in the town, thereby lowering their numerical advantage and facilitating Russian assaults.

With Ukrainian positions softened by airstrikes and artillery shelling, the Russians targeted the Vovchansk aggregate plant. The destruction of many houses that could serve as firing positions for Ukrainian fighters allowed the Russians to advance and occupy the plant. However, the Russians overextended themselves, which allowed the Ukrainians to cut them off and trap them at the plant.

Initially, Russian stormtroopers approached and entered the aggregate plant from one street. However, Ukrainian forces launched a counterattack and successfully established several strongpoints. As a result, the Russians found themselves surrounded and cut off from supply routes at the aggregate plant.

To sustain the encircled forces, Russian drone operators maintained a crucial logistical connection by delivering ammunition, food, and water via drones. These drone-dropped supplies were essential for the survival of Russian fighters throughout the siege.

Nonetheless, being besieged at the aggregate plant for over six days inevitably means that Russian fighters face severe shortages of supplies and are on the brink of surrender unless they can break out. The situation is dire, exacerbated by the failure of the main Russian force in the northern part of the town to establish contact with the besieged troops at the plant. Ukrainian forces continue to subject the Russian troops in the plant to relentless fire, resulting in a significant number of casualties.

To inflict greater losses on the Russians, the Ukrainian Air Force utilized guided GBU-39 bombs to target Russian positions at the aggregate plant. Additionally, Ukrainian forces struck a nearby hospital building and conducted...

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[sinan.]

I can imagine those soldiers thinking Russia will glorify them as heros. That isn't going to happen. Russia probably doesn't even know who they are. And on paper, at least, they aren't in Ukraine, anyway.

[marcusott]

Much awaited, much appreciated excellent insights as always from you. ✌️ 🇺🇦

[margaretlamb]

Thank you for your great reporting and great news. Slava Ukraine 🙏 🇺🇦 💙 💛 💕 ❤️ 🇨🇦

[samray]

Pretty sure the Russian veterans who survived this war will have PTSD moments when kids play drones around them.

[PashaSlavaUkraine]

Thanks for your work, slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[haji]

Thank you for this report. Slava Ukraini. Free AZOV, Return the Children and VPDFO.

[lookabomba]

Thats a lot of POWs....i mean... additions to the solder exchange fund

[davidsaviano]

Another well researched report! Thank you for your commitment to accuracy.

[chrisleonard]

As an EMT, I feel a lot for the front line medical staff on both sides (but obviously especially for the Ukrainians). Being exposed to people with severe injuries constantly must be incredibly draining

[chrismitchell]

Ukraine keep offering ORC's a better way out than dying for Putin!

[williamblaker]

Another first-rate tactical assessment.

[catsterri]

Thanks, I have supported Ukraine, the AFU and their amazing people from day one, I will continue to do so till victory. SLAVA UKRAYINI!! HEROYAM SLAVA!! ГЕРОЯМ СЛАВА. СЛАВА УКРАЇНІ 💙💛💙💛

[vonries]

For me it's all about the children. Never forget all of the Russians who abused children and their families in Ukraine. From the mass graves (in Izium) to the stolen children. Now if Ukrainian parents don't become Russian citizens and go to flight against their brothers and cousins Russia will take their newborn children at birth.

Speaking of Izium. What did those 414 people see? The Russians thought it was better to murder them and bury them all in a mass grave instead of letting them testify. Whatever they saw must have been truly horrific. At minimum I'm guessing rape and torture.

If Russia want's to sign😅 a treaty they must first prove they will stand by one. If Russia wants to negotiate, start with your original written agreement. Pull back all of their troops back behind their original boarder and then you can start negotiations. If they don't show they will honor the original agreement how can you expect them to honor any further agreements.

It's our war to lose. Russia can NOT win. Unless we choose to not support Ukraine of course. It is on us in the global West to pick the world we want to live in. Choose wisely. Thanks.
Glory to Ukraine. God Bless Ukraine and her people. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

[MilBard]

The issue for the RuAF forces besieged in the Vovchansk aggregate plant is water. Water for 400 troops is simply too heavy for small drones to provide enough to maintain the force there. The Russian assault units likely didn't have more than three days of water when they moved out. You can only survive 5-days without water. You can be certain there is no water pressure in Vovchansk because of the scale of Russian glide bomb strikes.

[_Aemse]

In the failed soviet invasion of afghanistan, 15-25 000 russians had died.
Chernobyl exploded, and then all the autonmous regions in the Union demanded independence.
The "greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century."

500 000 (and counting) have been killed or injured for Putin's "legacy" and pride.
Russia is weaker and more isolated then ever, dependent on belligerent China.
And autonomous regions in Russia are demanding independence.
(which China can provide now)

Some might call it the worst geopolitical catastrophe of the century.

[anakinskyogre]

remember azovsteel? well now russia gets to feel that pain

[Hoophey]

Should have stayed at home rather than die for Putin's empire building.

[gonebabygone]

A whole Battalion Tactical Group caught in trap. They're not going anywhere, use the dilemma to draw in rescue missions.

[bdobson]

trust the ukrainian military. they are at the front. im taking notes. they are inteligent and creative. give them a chance.and let it go. got my hat. i cant aford a patch. so . helped jake.