April 3, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news | CNN

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Intense Fighting Persists in Bakhmut Amid Reports of Russian Forces Weakening.

Russian forces have been engaged in a fierce battle with Ukrainian troops in the Donetsk region, particularly around the strategic city of Bakhmut. The Ukrainian military has reported minimal changes on the front lines despite heavy artillery bombardments from Russian forces at multiple locations.

According to Ukraine's General Staff, over 45 enemy attacks were repelled by Ukrainian forces in recent days, with a focus on Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka. The army also recorded 17 air strikes and more than 20 rocket strikes by multiple launch systems.

Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ukrainian Land Forces, claimed that Russian forces are weakening their efforts in Bakhmut, saying, "The enemy is weakening and trying to cover up its failures with new fakes about the capture of Bakhmut." He attributed the outcome to Ukrainian soldiers' bravery, stating, "soldiers and commanders who destroyed the myth of invincibility of the Wagner fighters and Russian paratroopers."

Despite the reports of a weakening enemy, fighting remains intense in the Avdiivka area. Social media footage showed heavy fire on both sides, with Russian forces attempting to encircle Ukrainian positions. Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, claimed that Russian forces are still advancing towards Avdiivka.

However, Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in the zone, revealed that Ukraine had achieved operational successes and taken key positions. He also stated that Russian special forces have been introduced to the area, suggesting a more tactical approach from Moscow.
 
πŸ€” It's crazy how this conflict just keeps dragging on with no end in sight. I mean, we're seeing reports of weakening Russian forces, but still, fighting is intense and happening all over the place. Like, what's the point of any of this? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ And don't even get me started on the propaganda - either side is just spreading lies to try and spin their own story. It's exhausting just thinking about it.

At the same time though, I gotta give props to those Ukrainian soldiers who are out there putting their lives on the line every day. They're like real-life heroes πŸ™Œ. And I'm curious to see how Russia is going to adapt with these new special forces coming in - maybe they'll actually change their tactics for once? πŸ” But until then, it's just more of the same old bloodshed and uncertainty... πŸ˜”
 
"War is not about winning or losing; it's about survival." πŸ’” The situation on the ground remains bleak, with intense fighting persisting in Bakhmut despite reports of weakening Russian forces. It's a complex and dynamic situation, with both sides claiming to be gaining ground. As the conflict continues, one thing is clear: the people caught in the middle will pay the ultimate price. 😞
 
omg i was way too late on this thread but i just got back from vacation and everything has escalated 😱 anyway its crazy how russians keep saying theyre weakening their efforts in bakhmut like what r u even trying to convince ur own people lol? meanwhile theres still heavy fire going on in avdiivka and russian forces are still pushing forward 🀯 also omg why did the ukrainian army get all the good PR while the russians just keep repeating the same old propaganda? i mean i guess its true that russians r weakening their efforts but does it really take a whole thread to figure this out?? πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ
 
I'm so worried about Bakhmut πŸ€•. It's like something out of a war movie, with both sides taking heavy losses. I just hope our teachers are safe at school and not affected by all this conflict πŸ˜”. It's crazy to think that kids my age could be living in such uncertainty. What if it spreads to other parts of Europe? 🀯 My friends are actually studying the effects of war on civilians online, and it's really eye-opening. We should try to raise awareness about what's happening, you know? πŸ’‘
 
It's like they're trying to take Bakhmut but it's not happening πŸ€”πŸ’₯. All this intense fighting and it doesn't seem like one side is giving in much 😐. I mean, Russia says their forces are weakening but Ukraine is still winning some battles πŸ’ͺ. And then there's the whole thing with the Russian special forces trying to be all stealthy... is that just a ploy to distract us from what's really happening? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ
 
πŸ’” I mean, who needs Bakhmut when you can have Mariinka? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ Just kidding (kinda). Seriously though, it's all just a big mess over there. The Russians are weakening, but the Ukrainians are still holding on for dear life. Like, what's the plan here? Keep throwing artillery and expecting everyone to just... magically hold their ground? πŸ˜‚ And those Russian special forces... yeah, because that's not just a fancy way of saying "well, we can't actually capture Bakhmut so let's try something new." πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ
 
Ugh, can't believe this is still going on... like, how many times are they gonna fight over Bakhmut? πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ It's just so predictable, the Russians think they can just keep weakening their forces and nobody's gonna notice, but honestly it's all just a show. They're probably just trying to distract us from the fact that their economy is tanking πŸ€‘. And what's with Oleksandr Syrskyi, always spouting this "bravery" nonsense? Like, we all know the truth - soldiers are scared just like everyone else. πŸ˜’
 
Ugh, this is all just too predictable 🀯. Russia's going to keep throwing everything they've got at Bakhmut until they finally wear down Ukraine, but I'm sure it'll be one of those things that drags on for months with no real resolution in sight. The Russian forces are weakening, yeah right... who needs to believe the propaganda? And what's up with these so-called "operational successes" the Ukrainians keep mentioning? Sounds like they're just trying to spin something out of nothing πŸ˜’. And don't even get me started on Denis Pushilin, he's always spewing some wild nonsense about advancing towards Avdiivka... I'm sure he'll be backpedaling in no time πŸ€₯.
 
ugh this is so bloody exhausting πŸ’€ ukrainians r fighting their butt off 2day & r still gettin pounded by russian artillery 😩 & dont even get me started on those claims of russian forces weakening lol whos gonna believe that πŸ™„ oleksandr syrskyi just spewing patriotic nonsense like its 2020 πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ anyway, cant wait 2 see what happens next in bakhmut - is it gonna be a bloodbath or a miracle escape? 🀞
 
Its like Russia's trying to keep up the charade πŸ€₯ but honestly, those reports of them weakening are pretty believable. Like, you can see the desperation in their moves, trying to cover up losses and shift the blame πŸ™„. Meanwhile, Ukraine's just holding it down, taking key positions and pushing back hard πŸ’ͺ. The fact that Russian special forces are being used now is a good sign for Ukraine - they're getting more tactical and less about brute force πŸ˜’. Bakhmut's gonna be a wild card to watch, though 🎲. Could go either way...
 
I'm getting old πŸ˜‚... I remember when news was about Chernobyl and then suddenly it's about some other disaster or war somewhere else. It feels like we're always stuck in this never-ending cycle of conflict. Back in my day... πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ we didn't have social media to report on every single battle, so we just knew there was a war going on and that was it. Nowadays, it's like we need to be updated 24/7 about everything that's happening in the world. Can't help but wonder what's more important: getting all the facts fast or taking a step back to actually think about them πŸ€”...
 
OMG, you guys I am literally shaking thinking about all this drama in Bakhmut 🀯😱 Russia is like "oh we're just gonna slowly push forward" but Ukraine is all "nah we gotchu" πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯ and it's actually kinda cute how the Russians are trying to cover up their losses with fake info πŸ˜‚πŸ“°. Oleksandr Syrskyi sounds like my fave general ever πŸ‘πŸ’• his bravery speech about the Wagner fighters is giving me LIFE πŸ’–πŸŽ‰ but at the same time, I'm super worried for those soldiers fighting in Avdiivka 🀞🌹. Can't believe it's been going on for so long already...when is it gonna end?!?! πŸ˜©πŸ’”
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole Russia-Ukraine situation... it's like watching a never-ending movie πŸŽ₯. I remember when this started, I was glued to my screen, following all the updates and trying to understand what was happening. It's heartbreaking to see innocent people caught in the middle, losing their homes and loved ones.

I think we can all agree that both sides are doing terrible things, but let's not forget the human cost πŸ™. I've been reading a lot of stories from journalists on the ground, and it's clear that the situation is getting worse by the day. The bravest soldiers are fighting for their lives, and it's heartbreaking to see.

I wish we could all come together and find a way to stop this senseless violence πŸ’”. I've been following Oleksandr Syrskyi's comments, and I think he's onto something when he says Russian forces are weakening. It gives me hope that the tide might be turning soon 🌊. But until then, my thoughts are with all those affected by this conflict ❀️.
 
I'm so done with all this conflict drama πŸ™„. I mean, can't we just get along? It's like, Russia's trying to capture Bakhmut and Ukraine's all like "nope, not on our watch" πŸ’ͺ. But then Oleksandr Syrskyi comes along and says Russian forces are weakening, which is just like, the ultimate cop-out πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. I mean, if it were actually true, wouldn't they be like "oh no, we're retreating"? Instead, they're just trying to spin it like everything's fine πŸ˜’. And don't even get me started on Denis Pushilin saying Russian forces are still advancing towards Avdiivka... like, what's the plan here? 🀯
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole Russia-Ukraine thing 🀯. I mean, 45 enemy attacks repelled in one day? That's like something out of a movie! And these Russian forces are weakening their efforts? Sounds like they're running out of steam πŸ’¨. But at the same time, fighting is still intense in Avdiivka, and those Russians are trying to encircle Ukrainian positions. It's like a game of chess, but with tanks and artillery 🎲.

I don't know, maybe I'm just an old dinosaur, but it seems like the Ukraine army is doing some pretty cool stuff out there. Those soldiers and commanders who took down the Wagner fighters? Heroes! πŸ’ͺ And it's good to see that Ukraine is getting support from other countries too. Fingers crossed this conflict ends soon 🀞.
 
🌟 Just can't believe what I'm reading about the bravery of those Ukrainian soldiers! 45 enemy attacks repelled in just recent days... talk about determination and teamwork πŸ’ͺ Their commander Oleksandr Syrskyi is totally right, Russian forces are weakening their grip on Bakhmut and it's all thanks to our boys' hard work πŸ™Œ The fact that they're not giving up hope (no pun intended) is truly inspiring 😊 Of course, the situation in Avdiivka is still super intense, but I'm holding out for those Ukrainian forces... they got this! πŸ’₯
 
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