After 11 months of Russian invasion in Ukraine, US and Ukrainian officials have reported a dramatic decrease in Russian artillery fire in some areas by as much as 75 percent. This decrease in artillery fire is seen as a sign of Russia’s weakening position in the conflict.
The area around Soledar, 6 miles northeast of Bakhmut, has become a focal point of the conflict after Ukraine’s successful counteroffensive in the south. British Defense Ministry reported that Russian soldiers and fighters from the Wagner mercenary group were likely in control of most of Soledar.
It is speculated that Russia may be rationing artillery rounds due to low supplies, or it could be part of a broader reassessment of tactics in the face of successful Ukrainian offenses. The move to take Soledar was, it said, “highly likely an effort to envelop Bakhmut from the north, and to disrupt Ukrainian lines of communication.”
Ukraine has been receiving increased military support from its western allies, with the US and Germany announcing last week that they would be providing additional military aid. This aid is seen as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
The decrease in artillery fire is a sign that Russia is struggling to maintain its position in the conflict, and that Ukraine is making progress in its fight against Russian aggression. The increased military aid from the US and Germany is seen as a sign of support for Ukraine, and a sign that the international community is committed to helping Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
Key takeaways:
- Decrease in Russian artillery fire in some areas by as much as 75 percent
- Russia may be rationing artillery rounds due to low supplies
- Increased military aid from the US and Germany to Ukraine as a sign of solidarity
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