It's impressive how Ukrainian troops withstand Russian pressure on Pokrovsk front – Estonian intelligence chief

Colonel Ants Kiviselg, Head of the Estonian Defence Forces Intelligence Centre, has stated that Ukrainian troops are experiencing intense pressure from Russian forces on the Pokrovsk front.

Source: Estonian public broadcaster ERR, citing a statement from Kiviselg, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The colonel explained that Russian troops are making gradual advances on the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove fronts, relying on infantry "cannon fodder" assaults.

"The Ukrainian Armed Forces have shown great heroism in defending the small villages south of Kurakhove along the Sukhi Yaly River line," he said.

Kiviselg also referenced data from the Ukrainian online newspaper The Kyiv Independent, which reported that Russian forces suffered unprecedented losses in November – 46,000 personnel. Additionally, 307 Russian tanks, 899 combat vehicles, and 884 artillery systems were destroyed.

In the Estonian officer's assessment, the fact that Ukraine's defence withstood such pressure is simply impressive.

Background:

• In early December, UK intelligence noted that most recent Russian advances had been concentrated on three fronts in Donetsk Oblast.
• Meanwhile, NATO data confirms that the rapid advance of Russian troops has significantly accelerated in recent weeks. However, Alliance analysts expect this momentum to slow down after Pokrovsk if the Russians succeed in capturing it.

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