According to the Institute for the Study of War, recent footage shows that the Russian forces fighting near Vuhledar engage in "highly dysfunctional tactics" indicative that Russia’s 155th Naval Infantry Brigade is likely comprised of poorly trained mobilized personnel than of poor command.
Key developments on Feb. 7: * UK Defense Ministry: Russia advancing 'several hundred meters' each week with heavy losses * Russian Defense Minister claims 'successful' operation near Bakhmut, Vuhledar * Germany's Defense Minister visits Kyiv, promises over 100 tanks * Parliament appoints Klymenko as Interior Minister, Maliuk as SBU head German Defense Minister Boris
Key developments on Jan. 31: * Russia claims control over Blahodatne, north of Bakhmut * UK Defense Ministry: Russia likely launching 'more concerted assault' around Vuhledar, Donetsk Oblast * Russian shelling in Bakhmut kills 2, including a teenager * Foreign Ministry: 120-140 Western tanks to be delivered Moscow said on Jan. 31 that it
Russia is preparing a concentrated assault around the towns of Pavlivka and Vuhledar, located 50 km southwest of Donetsk, according to the U.K Defense Ministry. According to the report, Russians have advanced approximately several hundred meters beyond the established front line of the Kashlahach River.
Key developments on Jan. 27: * Russia claims advance toward Vuhledar; Ukraine denies any breakthrough * Ukraine's military says Russia attacked Vuhledar area 322 times * Zelensky: ‘Ukraine needs 300 or 500 tanks now’ * White House: Abrams tanks delivery to Ukraine to take 'many months.' Kremlin proxies in Donetsk Oblast claimed on
