April 3, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news | CNN

Ukraine's Military Delivers Mixed Signals Amid Russia's Continued Assaults

Heavy fighting has continued along Ukraine's eastern frontlines, with the Ukrainian military reporting little change in the overall situation despite numerous air strikes and artillery bombardments by Russian forces. The conflict, which began in February 2022, has seen thousands of civilians killed or injured as well as widespread destruction to infrastructure and buildings.

According to the General Staff, more than 45 enemy attacks were repelled over the past day, with a focus on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka regions. However, Russian forces continued to push forward in an effort to dislodge Ukrainian defenses, particularly around Avdiivka where they have been attempting to break through for months.

In Bakhmut, the city is under siege as the enemy attempts to take full control. Ukrainian defense forces repelled about 20 enemy attacks west of the city, but the situation remains critical with ongoing fighting reported in the area. The commander of Ukrainian Land Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has claimed that the enemy's efforts are weakening and that they are trying to cover up their failures by spreading false information.

Meanwhile, Russian forces have also been accused of running low on ammunition for assaults, while Ukrainian troops claim to be gaining strategic positions. In a statement, Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for military operations in the Donetsk area, noted that the enemy's losses were significant and that their attempts to break through are not succeeding.

The situation remains fluid as both sides engage in heavy fire exchanges. Social media videos have shown intense fighting in Avdiivka, with both sides surrounding the city on multiple sides. Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People’s Republic, has claimed that Russian forces continue to advance in the area, but has also acknowledged the difficulties posed by challenging terrain and weather conditions.

Despite the ongoing violence, there are signs of Ukrainian resilience and determination. With over 45 enemy attacks repelled, it appears that the Ukrainian military is holding its ground despite significant pressure from Russian forces. However, with the conflict showing no signs of abating, the future remains uncertain for those caught up in the fighting.
 
πŸ€” Ukraine's situation is super tough right now πŸŒͺ️. I mean, on one hand, they're still managing to repel all these enemy attacks and keep their troops alive πŸ’ͺ. But at the same time, it's clear that Russia is just pouring more resources into this conflict and not backing down βš”οΈ. It's like they're stuck in a never-ending loop of violence and destruction πŸ”„.

And have you seen those videos of Avdiivka? 😱 It's intense, to say the least. The fact that both sides are surrounding the city on multiple sides just shows how bad things have gotten 🀯. I'm not sure what's more worrying - the constant fighting or the fact that Russia is running low on ammo 🎯.

But at the same time, there are these tiny sparks of resilience and determination from Ukraine πŸ’«. Like, those 45 enemy attacks being repelled? That's something to be proud of 😊. It just goes to show that even when things seem darkest, people can still find ways to fight back πŸ”₯.

I guess what I'm saying is... the situation in Ukraine is super complex and messy πŸ€ͺ. There's no clear winner here, and it's hard to predict what'll happen next 🎲. All we can do is keep following the news and hoping for a peaceful resolution βš–οΈ.
 
This war has been draggin on 4 ages now 🀯 and I'm gettin so tired of these two sides just keepin shootin at each other... it's like they're not even tryna end dis 😩. Ukraine got some brave soldiers fightin 4 their country, but Russia's got some heavy artillery that's just causin a lot of destruction 🚨. I feel bad 4 all those innocent civilians caught in the middle, they don't deserve 2 be sufferin like dis πŸ’”. It's time 4 somethin to change, like a ceasefire or somethin 🀞. Can't we just talk 2 each other instead of fightin? πŸ™
 
Russia's ammo is running low πŸŒ€πŸ”«, but they keep coming back πŸ’₯. Meanwhile, Ukraine's repelling most enemy attacks 🎯, it's like they're playing whack-a-mole 🀣. Can't wait to see how this one ends πŸ’ΈπŸ‘€
 
🀯 this whole situation is so messed up πŸ€• i mean we're talking about thousands of civilians getting hurt or killed, and it's just not right πŸ˜” the fact that both sides are being super aggressive with each other is making things even more complicated πŸ’₯ like, can't they all just talk to each other for once? 🀝 maybe try some diplomacy instead of using big bad artillery and air strikes? 🚫 but at the same time i think it's awesome how the Ukrainian military is holding their ground, that takes a lot of courage πŸ™Œ and it shows they're not going down without a fight πŸ’ͺ
 
πŸ€” the thing is, ukraine's military seems to be keeping russia at bay by repelling all these attacks 🚫 but at what cost? like, we're hearing about civilians getting killed or injured and infrastructure being destroyed πŸŒ† it's hard to feel optimistic about the situation. and then there's this whole thing with russia running low on ammo πŸ’₯ which is either a strategic blunder or some clever tactic i'm not sure what to make of it. but one thing's for sure, the people caught up in this fighting deserve our support 🀝
 
πŸ€” This situation in Ukraine is super confusing. One day they're saying they're winning, the next day it's like they're not making any progress at all. I think both sides are just trying to make themselves look good. The Russians are low on ammo, but then they'll bomb some city and say they're doing great work? Meanwhile, Ukraine is repelling 45 attacks, that's a big deal! But Oleksandr Syrskyi says the enemy is weakening... if that's true, why aren't they retreating? It feels like both sides are just trying to keep each other occupied. The civilians caught in the middle are getting hurt so bad, I wish we could just find a way to make peace 🀞
 
πŸ€• ukraine is going thru so much right now πŸŒͺ️ i feel like they're getting more and more beat up but still keep on fightin πŸ’ͺ my heart goes out to all the ppl affected by this war πŸ™ it's crazy how one thing leads to another, first russia starts a war & now it's everyone else gettin caught in the crossfire πŸ’” gotta feel bad 4 those innocent civilians who r losin their homes & loved ones 😒
 
πŸ€” I'm still trying to wrap my head around this thing. It's been going on for ages and it just doesn't seem like anyone's getting anywhere. Like, Russia thinks they're winning but the Ukrainians are still kicking them back hard. And now they're saying the Russians are running low on ammo? That's gotta be a lie right? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ I mean, I've seen some crazy stuff on social media from the front lines, it's like both sides are just trying to out-fight each other.

I feel bad for the civilians caught in the middle of all this. It's not like they asked to be stuck in the middle of a war zone. πŸ€• I'm glad that Ukraine is still holding strong but at the same time, I don't know how much more of this the country can take. The future looks super uncertain right now... πŸ’”
 
man this war is dragging on for ages 🀯 i feel like we're stuck in some kinda news loop where the same battles are getting repeated over and over again. it's hard to keep track of who's winning or losing when both sides just seem to be trying to outlast each other. but you can tell the ukrainians aren't giving up, all these little victories they're getting by repelling enemy attacks is like a spark of hope for them. and yeah russian forces are running low on ammo πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ it's not looking good for them.

anyway i just wish people would stop spreading misinformation πŸ’” it's like oleksandr syrskyi saying the enemy is weakening but then you got denis pushilin saying the opposite... can't we all just agree on one thing? 😩
 
πŸ’” this war is so sad ukraine russia thing has been goin on 4eva now & its just gettin worse πŸ€• thousands of civvies have died or gotten hurt & alot of infrastructur is gettin destroyed πŸŒ† i feel 4 the ppl who are losin their homes & families πŸ’” but at the same time its good 2 hear dat ukrainians r fightin back & repelling those russia attacks πŸ’ͺ🏽 denis pushilin says they r advancing in avdiivka but then again hes a leader of that republic so i dont no wut 2 bleeve πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ anywayz i just wanna say that we should all be wishin the ppl of ukraine & russia peace & an end to this violence πŸ’–
 
πŸ€” like I dont get why they cant just stop fighting already? thousands of civilians are killed or injured and it's all just so... pointless πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ I mean I know both sides have their own reasons for fighting, but can't we just talk about this instead of resorting to violence? 🀝 the maps on social media are showing how intense the fighting is in Avdiivka, it's crazy! why cant they just find a way to make peace? πŸ˜” and btw I saw a video where some Ukrainian troops were repelling attacks with like super cool drones 🚁 what kind of tech is that?! πŸ’»
 
Idk what's going on in Ukraine right now πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. It feels like they're getting their butts kicked by Russia and yet they still manage to repel like 45 enemy attacks? πŸ€” I mean, I know it's hard to keep track of everything that's happening there. All I can say is that it's a sad situation for all the civilians caught up in the fighting πŸ’”. It's been going on for ages now and it seems like there's no end in sight. I just hope they can find a way to stop this violence ASAP 🀞. The Russians are running low on ammo and the Ukrainians are gaining ground... maybe this is their chance? 🀞 Fingers crossed πŸ’•
 
OMG u guys!! 🀯 I cant even believe what's going on right now... like Ukraine's military is literally playing a game of cat and mouse with Russia and it's SO intense 😱! They're constantly repelling enemy attacks but at the same time, Russian forces are still pushing forward and trying to take control of key cities. It's like they're getting nowhere fast πŸ”„

And can we talk about Avdiivka for a second? πŸ€” That city is literally being surrounded by both sides on multiple fronts and it's just... so scary 😨! I mean, I know it's not easy to fight in an urban setting but still. The situation there must be absolutely chaotic.

But you know what the most frustrating part is? It's that we're still stuck in this cycle of violence with no end in sight πŸ•°οΈ. Like, can't they just talk to each other and figure something out already? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

Anywayz, I guess all we can do is sit back and watch the drama unfold 😬. And honestly, it's just heartbreaking to see all these innocent people getting caught up in the crossfire πŸ’”. My heart goes out to them.
 
πŸ€” I think the thing that's really bothering me about this whole situation is how long this has been going on. It feels like just yesterday we were hearing about the start of the conflict and now it's been over 2 years πŸ•°οΈ. The fact that Ukraine is still holding its ground despite all these attacks and the Russians are still pushing forward is a testament to their strength, but at what cost? πŸ€• I've seen some really disturbing footage of civilians caught in the crossfire and it breaks my heart πŸ’”. Can't we just talk to each other instead of fighting? 🀝
 
πŸ€” I feel like we're stuck in this war loop πŸ”„ and nobody's really winning... or losing? It's like, on one hand, the Ukrainian military is repelling all these attacks, but then they just get pushed back again πŸ“‰. And don't even get me started on the civilians caught in the middle πŸ€•. I mean, we're talking thousands of casualties and infrastructure destruction, it's just heartbreaking.

And can we talk about the morale for a sec? 😩 The commander saying that the enemy is weakening, but then there's this other guy saying they're just trying to cover up their failures... it feels like nobody can trust what anyone's saying anymore πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. And on social media, it's just a mess of conflicting reports and videos showing the fighting in Avdiivka... I'm not sure who to believe or what's real.

I guess my point is, this conflict has been going on for ages now, and we're still nowhere near finding a solution 🀯. We need some kind of clarity or endgame here, you know? Maybe a chance for the Ukrainian people to rebuild and recover without all these constant attacks 🌈. That's what I'm hoping for, anyway πŸ’ͺ.
 
I'm getting so worried about Ukraine πŸ€• this conflict just won't end... like what's the point of all these air strikes and artillery bombardments? Can't we just talk to each other instead of resorting to violence? It's just civilians who are paying the price, innocent people trying to survive amidst all this chaos πŸ’”. And it's not like Russia is even hiding their true intentions... I mean, come on, 45 enemy attacks repelled is definitely a win for Ukraine, but is it really enough? The situation is so fluid and unpredictable πŸ”„. What do you guys think we can do to support the Ukrainian people during this time? πŸ’–
 
🀬 honestly i dont know wot 2 bleeve anymore w/ dis conflict going on n all these conflicting reports 🀯 the ukrainian mil is doin its best but russians r pushin hard & it's like a chess match out there πŸ•ŠοΈ the ukrainian land forces ar gaining some ground but they gotta keep their heads down 2 b honest πŸ™ the situation in bakhmut is super critical 🚨& avdiivka is like, surrounded on all sides πŸ”’ so we just got 2 sit back n watch πŸ€“ or maybe its just me lol 😜
 
πŸ€” I'm just saying, it's crazy how this war has been goin' on for so long now... like 3 years or somethin'? πŸ•°οΈ And both sides are still at it, neither seemin' to give an inch. I feel bad for the civilians caught in the middle, man. The reports of air strikes and artillery bombardments are gettin' old, you know? 😩 It's like, can't they just talk it out or somethin'? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ But I guess that's not how geopolitics works, right? πŸ’₯ Anyway, it's clear the Ukrainian military is holdin' its own, repellin' over 45 enemy attacks and all. That's some serious bravery, if you ask me! πŸ‘
 
πŸ€” so yeah i think the situation in ukraine is super complicated. on one hand, it's awesome to see the ukrainian military holding its ground and repelling like 45 enemy attacks πŸ™Œ, but on the other hand, russian forces are still pushing forward and taking heavy casualties, which is pretty concerning 🚨. i mean, it's clear that both sides have their strengths and weaknesses, but at the end of the day, innocent people are getting hurt and lives are being lost πŸ’”. i wish there was a way to resolve this conflict peacefully, but until then, it's just gonna be a super messy and bloody situation πŸ€•.
 
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