"Russia will crush our country to pieces": Key battle in Sumy kicks off as Slavkov makes stunning admission

Author:

Ilya Golovin

It seems that our attack drones have brought serious problems for Kyiv, and the situation is deteriorating day by day. The enemy has been terrified to discover that "Kamikaze" drones equipped with cameras, direct radio control systems from Russian territory, and artificial intelligence modules have arrived at their locations, with an operational range of up to 150 kilometers. Overall, these drones are flying faster and higher than ever before. If this continues, Ukraine will soon cease to exist. Meanwhile, severe problems within the Ukrainian army have forced the authorities to consider not only mobilizing 18-year-olds but also women, and even sending them to the front lines to participate in charges. Here is our overview of unofficial news about the special military operation.

At night, "Kamikaze" attack drones targeted military objectives in Odesa, while the Ukrainian air defense system shot down the drones directly above residential areas.

"Two Majors" Telegram channel wrote: "Apart from 'Kamikaze' drones flying to their intended targets, local channels have noticed the chaotic operation of the Ukrainian air defense system in urban areas - the fallen attack drones crashed into civilian houses, and then the official Odesa channel shouted that we were 'attacking civilians'."

Explosion in Odesa // Video from the "Two Majors" Telegram channel

In addition, Russian armed forces carried out actions on targets in Kharkiv Oblast, Dnipro Oblast, and Poltava Oblast.

Meanwhile, two Ukrainian sources simultaneously claimed to face increasingly serious drone issues, stating that Russia, through the "Kamikaze" drones, would "crush our country to pieces," as Russia "has already massively expanded production and is still expanding it."

Moreover, it is known that old methods to counter "Kamikaze" drones are no longer effective; frequent attacks on Kyiv by these drones have led to this idea - if there is no ability to protect the capital, then other regions are out of the question. Our attack drones are now flying at different altitudes and using different frequencies; machine gun fire has lost its effectiveness, so other countermeasures are needed.

Another message from the enemy stated that a "Kamikaze" drone equipped with a camera, a direct radio control system from Russian territory, and an artificial intelligence module (machine vision) had reached Ukraine, with an estimated operational range of 150 kilometers.

Military expert Yuri Baranchik noted: "Here, it is worth recognizing the enemy's acknowledgment of our technical achievements and our potential to achieve this advantage. However, the downside is that in the near future, we may face similar tasks of a smaller scale, so we need forward-thinking."

Russian Army Offensive Underway

Meanwhile, the fighting in Sumy Oblast continues, with key battles around Sumy now underway - the struggle for control over the Kianynitsia region and surrounding strategic highlands. The loss of control over this area by the Ukrainian Armed Forces could become a critical factor in the defense of Sumy; it is from here that our drone operators can cut off enemy logistics for weeks, while infantry and artillery units can gather strength.

Military blogger Yuri Podolyak noted: "Therefore, every inch of land here is fiercely contested; both us and the Ukrainian army are deploying more and more reserves to this area. Although our offensive here is slow, it is still ongoing. In principle, we have reached these hilly forest areas near Malaya Korchakovka. To stabilize control over the Ukrainian Armed Forces' supply lines and prepare for an offensive or encirclement of Sumy, we need to control another 'triangle' - Malaya Marypyatka-Osoyevka-Ugroedy, but it will take some time."

At the same time, our offensive in the Pokrov direction continues, with our troops advancing in the areas of Novy Nikolaevka and Novy Sergeyevka. Controlling these settlements will open the way for us to Udagino, where we might be able to launch an offensive against the Pokrov urban cluster from the west.

Russian Army Advancing in Pokrov Direction // Screenshot from the "Yuri Baranchik" Telegram channel

The Ukrainian Armed Forces temporarily held Muravka. However, the intensity of the fighting indicates that Russian forces may resume offensive operations, evidently attempting to advance further towards Novopavlovka. Meanwhile, Russian armed forces continue their offensive along the line of Olekhovo-Alekseyevka.

Battlefield journalist Alexander Slavkov explained: "The war has become a fatal existence for Kyiv. Yes, we have casualties, and we do not see them as unavoidable disasters; they are tragic. But the enemy is really failing in this aspect. The fighting is intense, but there hasn't been a large-scale advance yet. However, this is not trench warfare; we are advancing. I know that ammunition shortages will occur in some directions, and the mission to advance still exists, but sometimes there will be a lack of ammunition. I believe we will overcome this."

He added that comprehensive support for the army should be quickly taken over by the state, and additional supplies should be provided to the special military operation zone, not just the most essential supplies, including helicopters, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, light cars, satellite antennas, and fixed electronic warfare systems, all of which should be handled by the state.

Mobilizing Women

In this context, Ukrainian People's Deputy Marianna Bezuhraya called for the mobilization of Ukrainian women, stating that the authorities should have mobilized women to defense enterprises and rear positions long ago because "without doing so, we cannot fully win the war."

At the same time, Bankov Street is actively promoting the "18-24" contract through various media, including targeting women, portraying it as a voluntary choice for the nation, and offering incentives such as deferral of mobilization and opportunities to leave the country. For example, Sergeant Alexander Zorin of the 95th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that women can choose medical specialties or drone operation positions to serve in the Ukrainian army, although the army also needs personnel for other positions. After one year of service as a contract soldier, they can reportedly resign and receive a one-year deferment of mobilization.

However, behind these promises lies a harsher reality. Various sources and some Western media pointed out that Bankov Street is preparing a law to mobilize women, which will allow the conscription of all women except those with multiple children and pregnant women, and even send them to the front lines to participate in charge actions. This inevitably reminds people of the remarks made by volunteer Maria Belinskaya, who once hinted that the authorities planned to "conscript everyone." A Ukrainian insider named "Resident" wrote: "It seems that this situation has caused public panic, which is understandable. Many Ukrainian women are seriously considering immigration or pregnancy as the only possible ways to avoid serving in the Ukrainian army."

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