Ukraine's war effort shows little sign of respite as Russian forces continue to bomb Ukrainian positions in the Donetsk region. The General Staff reported that over 45 enemy attacks were repelled on April 2, with a focus on Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka. Heavy artillery fire was unleashed at these locations, including multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Bakhmut direction, Ukrainian forces are fighting to stem an enemy tide as Russian troops attempt to seize control of the city entirely. The General Staff stated that the Russians are trying to "take full control over the city" and continue to assault it from all sides. However, Ukrainian defense forces successfully repelled around 20 enemy attacks west of Bakhmut.
A Ukrainian Land Forces commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, claimed that Wagner fighters and Russian paratroopers had long been exaggerated in terms of their military prowess, stating that they are "weakening" as a result of Ukrainian countermeasures. He also stressed the importance of every soldier on the front line, saying that the entire army's momentum depends on the actions of individual soldiers.
To the northwest and west of Donetsk, intense fighting continues as Russian forces continue to try to dislodge Ukrainian defenses in Avdiivka and Mariinka. Over 20 enemy assaults were repelled at these locations. In contrast, Ukrainian military successes have been reported in the Donetsk region, with units having taken certain strategic positions.
Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in that zone, claimed that Russian special forces had been deployed to the area and acknowledged that they were experiencing losses. However, he argued that these losses would be significant, as Ukrainian forces remain entrenched and prepared to repel enemy advances.
Meanwhile, fighting rages on along a 10-mile front near Avdiivka, with both sides engaging in heavy fire. In a statement, Denis Pushilin, the leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, claimed that Russian forces were still advancing towards Kamianka, but acknowledged that doing so would be challenging due to rough terrain and weather conditions.
In the Bakhmut direction, Ukrainian forces are fighting to stem an enemy tide as Russian troops attempt to seize control of the city entirely. The General Staff stated that the Russians are trying to "take full control over the city" and continue to assault it from all sides. However, Ukrainian defense forces successfully repelled around 20 enemy attacks west of Bakhmut.
A Ukrainian Land Forces commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, claimed that Wagner fighters and Russian paratroopers had long been exaggerated in terms of their military prowess, stating that they are "weakening" as a result of Ukrainian countermeasures. He also stressed the importance of every soldier on the front line, saying that the entire army's momentum depends on the actions of individual soldiers.
To the northwest and west of Donetsk, intense fighting continues as Russian forces continue to try to dislodge Ukrainian defenses in Avdiivka and Mariinka. Over 20 enemy assaults were repelled at these locations. In contrast, Ukrainian military successes have been reported in the Donetsk region, with units having taken certain strategic positions.
Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in that zone, claimed that Russian special forces had been deployed to the area and acknowledged that they were experiencing losses. However, he argued that these losses would be significant, as Ukrainian forces remain entrenched and prepared to repel enemy advances.
Meanwhile, fighting rages on along a 10-mile front near Avdiivka, with both sides engaging in heavy fire. In a statement, Denis Pushilin, the leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, claimed that Russian forces were still advancing towards Kamianka, but acknowledged that doing so would be challenging due to rough terrain and weather conditions.
i'm not sure what's more shocking, the number of enemy attacks being repelled or the fact that russian forces are still struggling to make any progress 
it's clear that the ukrainian military is putting up a fierce fight, and it's great to see individual soldiers like oleksandr syrskyi getting some recognition for their bravery 
meanwhile, i'm loving all the updates on the new gadgets i just got my hands on 
45 enemy attacks repelled in one day is crazy lol how do ukraine keep coming back at the russians? 
& syrskyi's got a point about the wagner fighters being overhyped, i mean who needs that drama anyway 
. avdiivka and mariinka are like war zones rn 
gotta feel for those soldier lives lost. 10 mile front near avdiivka is like a war movie scene 
. what's with denis pushilin saying russia will advance towards kamianka? i mean, we all know how that ends 
this war is just getting worse by the day... 45 enemy attacks being repelled is not a win, it's like you're just playing whack-a-mole out there. and russian forces are still pushing hard in bakhmut, avdiivka, and mariinka. we need to see some real progress on both sides of the conflict 
and not just this constant back and forth... what's the point of all these human lives lost? can't we talk about finding a peaceful solution? 
ukraine's war effort is draining... 45+ enemy attacks repelled in one day 
oleksandr syrskyi saying wagner fighters aren't as tough as made out... maybe that's true? 
This is totally insane what's going on in Ukraine right now 
and it's not easy at all 
. I hope these attacks stop soon and everyone goes home safely 
. And omg, can you believe what Oleksandr Syrskyi said about Wagner fighters? like, who knew? 
But seriously, let's keep supporting our Ukrainian brothers and sisters 
. russian forces are really taking a beating right now, but i'm not sure it's gonna be enough to turn the tide in ukraine's favor 
And the situation in Bakhmut is looking dire - those Russian troops are like a plague, trying to take control of the whole city. I remember when I was growing up 
(back in my day... 
), we used to watch these documentaries about the Soviet Union and how they'd fought during World War II. It's surreal seeing this stuff happening on our screens now.
... it's like they're saying, "Hey, we know you have your tricks up your sleeve, but we're not going down without a fight!" 
Denis Pushilin might say Russian forces are advancing towards Kamianka, but I bet those rough terrain and weather conditions are gonna throw 'em off course 
.