Russia Pushes Ukr Back from Klescheyevka; US DoD Admit Ukr Offensive Failure, Seek Restart Autumn (Alexander Mercouris)

Ukrainian forces are appearing exhausted in many areas and the fighting is still forward of the main Russian defense lines. The main Russian tank armies are being held in reserve. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, August 4, 2023.]