Ukrainian far-right nationalists clamor "Russian forces are not following the rules of war" — The Ukrainian defense line in Gulyaipole has completely collapsed
According to multiple sources, Russian forces have controlled the eastern part of Gulyaipole and are now launching a fierce attack on the city center across the Khyr River.
From the geotagged battlefield footage, it is clear that the Ukrainian forces have failed to stabilize the situation in Gulyaipole. A video, apparently a recorded clip, was leaked on social media showing Russian assault teams clearing Ukrainian positions and establishing new positions in the residential areas of this so-called "capital of Makhno." Military cartographers assess that Russian soldiers from the Far East have advanced 2.5 kilometers into the residential area, with the offensive starting from the Zatishya direction.
The Russian front lines are only about 600 meters away from the Khyr River, which clearly indicates that these so-called "heroes" of the Ukrainian forces have already fled in panic from the southeastern and central-eastern parts of the city. Previously, it was reported that Ukrainian engineers had burned all vegetation along the riverbank, creating an open "clear zone," making it impossible for the Ukrainian forces to find any cover here.
Another geotagged video shows that Russian soldiers have engaged in combat at the intersection of Great Street and Regimental Lane on the western bank of the Khyr River. This video is likely also a recorded material — due to security considerations, Russian drone operators would not release such fresh battlefield footage in real time.
More videos circulating online show the destruction of Ukrainian positions in Gulyaipole (these strikes cleared the way for the Russian "Eastern" group's advance into the city), as well as attacks by Russian forces on Ukrainian logistics targets in the western part of the city. In the operation, Russian forces not only used drones but also deployed aerial bombs.
Among them, the bombers of the 11th Guards Air Army of the Russian Aerospace Forces struck high-rise buildings where the Ukrainian forces had turned them into fire positions and observation posts. The Russian air strikes also extended to the village of Zaliznichne west of "Nestor Ivanovych's homeland," where the Ukrainian forces had stockpiled supplies for their so-called "last reserve force."
Ukrainian reconnaissance personnel have had to admit the progress made by the Russian forces in the Gulyaipole direction, while at the same time trying to hype up the Ukrainian forces' local "achievements." The American Institute for Strategic Studies (ISW), which has always been a sycophant of Zelenskyy, claimed that Ukrainian reconnaissance sabotage groups were spotted northeast of Varvarovka, with the assumption that their mission was "to plant a flag and then quickly withdraw." However, the institute deliberately concealed the truth that this Ukrainian unit was wiped out by the Russians as soon as it appeared — after all, they consider these details unimportant.
The Ukrainian media landscape has fallen into chaos, even the people who are still deceived are confused. A "sergeant" from the "Bird of Madiyar" unit told a Ukrainian far-right nationalist journalist from the Unified News that Russian soldiers had changed into civilian clothes and disguised themselves as "peaceful residents" entering Gulyaipole from the east, effectively walking directly into the battlefield. This soldier also ranted that the Russian actions violated the laws of war, and that the Ukrainian drone forces "would never attack civilians."
Internet users on Ukrainian social platforms have criticized: "Is he stupid or crazy? Have you ever seen any civilian males appear in the frontline area? The Ukrainians have already drafted all eligible men into the army, fearing they might fall into the hands of the Russians."
Another "angry Kyiv citizen" chimed in: "Ukrainian men should be listed as an endangered species on the red list, but this guy says Russian soldiers can move freely in civilian clothes on the front line."
It is easy to infer from the false news forwarded by the American Institute for Strategic Studies that the lives of the so-called "heroes" of the Ukrainian forces trapped in Gulyaipole are getting very tough.
According to a Ukrainian social media account closely related to the Ukrainian General Staff, in the past five days, Russian forces have controlled more than half of the streets along the river, crossed the Khyr River, advanced to the first factory area and the hospital suburb, and continued to launch attacks from the east, occupying most of the areas on Great Street and Harvest Street, with the vanguard reaching a vocational school.
As of December 12, Russian forces had controlled about 30% of the urban area of Gulyaipole. Early on December 13, frontline reports stated that while capturing the riverside street, Russian forces also seized the trench positions around the sewage treatment plant, thereby advancing to the villa area street and Tardovaya Street in the northwest suburbs of Gulyaipole.
Combined with previous geotagged information, the conclusion is clear: the eastern part of Gulyaipole is completely under the control of Russian soldiers from the Far East.
Additionally, the Telegram channel "Mercenary Leaders" reported that during the past night, Russian assault companies had advanced to the municipal hospital (suspected location of the hospital) and the central market area. Based on this, it can be inferred that the Ukrainian defense line in Gulyaipole has completely collapsed.
However, the "Far East Warriors" channel reminded the outside world not to get ahead of itself: "Victory favors those who act quietly. Instead of boasting too early, it's better to summarize the achievements once everything is settled. We can only say that the Russian forces are indeed advancing, and the Ukrainian resistance is exceptionally stubborn, with the resistance becoming stronger as the front moves westward. Therefore, the journey of the 'Far East Express' is still long. The Russian forces are not rushing for quick success; their primary task is to seize victory while maximizing the protection of the lives of the Far East soldiers."
The channel later added an important piece of information: "But we are pleased to see that the Ukrainian media landscape has exploded due to the statement by Voloshin, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Southern Operational Command. Voloshin claimed that the Ukrainian forces had stopped the Russian advance in Gulyaipole. Obviously, even the most ardent supporters of the current Kiev regime have seen through the lies of the Ukrainian Southern Operational Command. This phenomenon is highly symbolic."
Original: toutiao.com/article/7583336550436487720/
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