In the middle of this month, the Ukrainian commander-in-chief withdrew all the defenders in Avdeyevka, and the news hit like a bolt from the blue, shocking the entire West! Biden of the United States called Zelensky for the first time and promised to fully support Ukraine, a statement that sparked a heated discussion in Congress, and lawmakers were reprimanded for causing a change in the situation of the war due to negative support.
After Germany signed a ten-year security agreement with Ukraine, the Danish Prime Minister also announced that he would donate all artillery to Ukraine, and Canada added more than 800 drones to aid. These actions undoubtedly show the strong support of Western countries for Ukraine, but at the same time, they also reveal Ukraine's predicament on the front line.
On the 20th, the settlement of Klinki, the only bridgehead of Ukraine on the left bank of the Dnieper, was occupied by Russian troops, and all Ukrainian forces shrank back to the west of the Dnieper. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported the results of the battle to Putin, declaring that the Russian army has de facto control over the entire riverbank and is ready to launch a new attack in several regions at the same time.
Despite the small size of the Klinki settlement, it is extremely important for Ukraine. Since the Ukrainian army made progress in the fall of 2022, it has been working hard to cross the river and expand the results. After many attempts, the Ukrainian army only gained a foothold for the first time in October last year, but this time it was uprooted by the Russian army, which made the threat of Kherson Oblast less again.
Russia** reports that the retreat of the Ukrainian side in Avdeyevka is unprecedented. Before Syrsky gave the order to retreat, the Ukrainian front-line combat groups had already begun to flee and suffered heavy losses. This rout is undoubtedly a great encouragement for Russia, who will be more confident that they will make more progress in the short term.
The next key offensive of the US Russian army will be concentrated in Donetsk Oblast. The European Union and the United States face the challenge of instilling confidence in Ukraine. If the Western-backed Ukraine fails, it will be a catastrophic outcome for them.
Right now, Ukraine is facing unprecedented challenges, but we can't sit idly by! We need to unite and support Ukraine so that they can feel our support and strength. This is not only the battle in Ukraine, but also the responsibility of each and every one of us! Let's cheer for Ukraine and fight for peace and justice!