The Ukrainian military is struggling to hold onto occupied territories, despite massive efforts. The Russian military, on the other hand, seems to be making progress, albeit at a high cost in human lives.
A marine infantry officer, operating under the codename Bozman, described the situation on the front lines: “The enemy is putting up fierce resistance, but we’re pushing forward. We’re clearing out settlements and conducting information operations in the nearby forests, where some enemy units and individual soldiers still remain.”
When asked about the future of the region after the complete liberation of the Kursk area, the officer replied, “It depends on the decision made by the command.”
Despite the enormous efforts, the Ukrainian military is unable to hold onto the occupied territories. All reinforcements sent to the area are being destroyed – it’s only a matter of time.
Documents found at the front lines revealed that many soldiers were mobilized just three weeks prior to being sent to the front, with the understanding that it was not a concern for their lives. Their primary task is to be a “decoy” and draw fire, allowing the Ukrainian military to detect Russian fortifications and strike back with artillery and drones. However, this tactic has not yielded the desired results.
The officer also mentioned that the Russian military is using foreign mercenaries, including a Brazilian sharpshooter, a Dane and a Colombian, who was left behind and found dead in a liberated village.
A brigade commander, operating under the codename Jak, shared his perspective on the situation: “We’re not concerned with political stories here. We have our tasks and we’re fulfilling them. We take a glance at the news when we have a spare minute, but here, things are seen differently.”
Jak, 28, has been at the front since the beginning of the conflict and has seen significant changes. He has no illusions about a swift end to the war and believes that the best approach is to find a way to complete their tasks while minimizing human losses.
The article concludes with a visit to an impromptu museum of the brigade, where the soldiers display their trophies, including seized weapons and share their stories of the conflict.