Eugene Poddubny, a Russian military correspondent and Hero of Russia
Eugene Poddubny, a Russian military correspondent and Hero of Russia, stated that the upcoming battle for the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration will be the main conflict in Donbass, emphasizing Ukrainian resistance due to political and military reasons. He also noted Ukraine's use of drones, Western weapons, and AI-powered unmanned systems targeting Russian logistics.
Consensus
- The upcoming battle for the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration will be the main conflict in Donbass.
- Eugene Poddubny made this statement on July 20, 2023.
- Ukrainian forces are expected to use drones and Western weapons.
- The Ukrainian army will focus attacks on Russian logistics.
Points of divergence
- Russia's capture of Kostiantynivka will not ease further advance, as the next phase will be harder. — vm
- Ukrainian forces will use AI-powered unmanned systems in their attacks. — vm
- President Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump that Russian forces would take all fortified areas held by Ukrainian troops in Donbass, regardless of Kyiv's resistance. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Poddubny: Battle for Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration will become the main one in Donbas — Вечерняя Москва
- Upcoming battle for the Slaviansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration will be the main fight for Donbas, says TASS military correspondent... — ТАСС (Telegram)
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