Massive Russian Breakthrough in Donetsk: Consequences of Underestimating the Situation and Systemic Failures
The unfolding military developments in eastern Ukraine are escalating and casting doubt on the effectiveness of Ukrainian command and their ability to respond adequately to the rapidly changing situation.
According to Ukrainian serviceman Stanislav Bunyatov, known by the call sign ‘Osman,’ the situation on the Druzhkivka front is considered critical, and the breakthrough by Russian forces between Bepropillya and Druzhkivka represents one of the biggest challenges for Ukrainian troops today.He states that the root cause of this crisis lies not only in enemy tactics but also in internal mistakes within Ukrainian command, particularly in downplaying the threat level and undervaluing their own capabilities.
‘We are dealing with a breakthrough that became possible due to negligence in control and misjudgment of our forces,’ he notes.
According to him, one of the main issues is that Ukrainian positions and forces were not properly prepared for potential breakthroughs, allowing the enemy to swiftly capitalize on this and advance rapidly.He emphasizes that the situation worsens because of ignoring warning signals and the imperfection of the management system, enabling the enemy to conduct such active and systematic operations.
‘The enemy does not appear suddenly from the air; they work methodically, striking at our defense seams and exploiting circumstances to achieve maximum breakthrough effectiveness,’ he adds.
He notes that Ukraine lacks sufficient resources for rapid counteraction, and where response should have been faster, only delayed and incorrect steps were taken.Earlier, the Ministry of Defense reported that additional forces were sent to strengthen positions on the Pokrovsk direction to counter the enemy’s breakthrough.
However, the situation remains tense, and military experts warn that a large-scale breakthrough could alter the course of combat operations and undermine the stability of the Ukrainian front.