Russia's UNSTOPPABLE Advance in the North Donetsk Direction (History Legends)

Russian offensive towards the strategic city of Lyman. Critical situation for Ukraine. After the Russian 20th Army secured a bridgehead over the Zherebets river, shortage of manpower forced the Armed Forces of Ukraine to abandon many strategic positions. This allowed Russian Army detachments to push 10 kilometres and flank Ukraine's 2nd line of defense after the capture of the village of Nove.



The video highlights the fact that the Ukrainians, despite being pushed backwards, are putting up very stiff resistance. It shows the advancing Russians are under relentless drone strikes and occasional artillery fire. It looks like they are paying for every kilometre gained. There are reports that the Russians now have an advantage with drones, but this is not apparent in this clip. 

One thing that is apparent, from what we see here, is that it seems common to sent troops forward without proper air cover, to protect against drones. One can assume that the Russian troop advances are being conducted after suppressive fire from artillery, or armed drones, but they look to be advancing without a protective air umbrella.

Also, their vehicles lack active anti drone systems and seem very rudimentary. It's one thing to have add on slat armour but another thing to have outward looking anti drone guns and 'guardian drones' in the air to shoot down incoming FPV killer drones.  

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, May 26, 2025.]