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ADAPTIVE INDOMITABLE UKRAINE Clears Kostiantynivka of Russian Forces. The “Fortress Belt” Holds
Daily Kos • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian General Syrskyi recently visited Kostiantynivka, a city claimed by Russia, signaling potential upcoming Ukrainian military actions in the area.
- The Ukrainian Skelia Regiment has successfully cleared Kostiantynivka of Russian forces, contradicting earlier Russian claims of full capture.
- Independent analyses, including from the Institute for the Study of War, had previously noted that Russian control in Kostiantynivka was partial and contested, with Ukrainian defenses still active.
- Ukraine has adapted to Russian infiltration tactics, as seen in previous operations like Kupiansk, reducing the effectiveness of such strategies in current battles.
- The creation of Rapid Response Assault units by General Syrskyi, despite initial criticism, has proven instrumental in Ukraine's ability to quickly respond and reclaim territory, reinforcing the resilience of Ukraine’s defensive "Fortress Belt."
