UKRAINE: THE SITUATION 853 - JULY 14, 2024

In response to the Ukrainian drone attack on an oil storage facility near Zimljansk (Rostov region) on July 13, Russian officials and milbloggers once again complained about the inadequate security measures around critical infrastructure in the rear areas of Russia.

The Russian military leadership may have used under-equipped units, originally intended as operational reserves, for combat operations, possibly due to restrictions on the Russian arms industry or to bolster ongoing Russian grinding attacks in Ukraine. Ukrainian forces recently recaptured their lost positions near Wowtschansk, and Russian forces have recently advanced near Avdiivka.

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