Ukrainian servicemen ride a 2S7 Pion self-propelled gun, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, near a frontline in Kherson region, Ukraine November 9, 2022.Ukrainian servicemen ride a 2S7 Pion self-propelled gun, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, near a frontline in Kherson region, Ukraine November 9, 2022.
“The transfer of Russian troop units to the left bank of the Dnipro river has been completed,” the defence ministry said in a statement. The top US general said on Wednesday he estimated that Russia had 20,000-30,000 troops to move across the river, and the pullout could take “days and perhaps even weeks”.
Both the choreography and tone of the retreat, though, contrasted sharply with the much more chaotic defeats of the Russian army in Ukraine’s northeast Kharkiv region in September, six months into Russia’s invasion of its neighbour. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that Russia remained committed to achieving the goals of what Moscow calls its “special military operation” in Ukraine, and said Moscow still viewed the Kherson region as “part of Russia.”
Tell the people this is the strategic and tactical withdrawal, while civilians have been evacuated. Then it's going to be a tough winter war. Withdrawal doesn't mean 'defeat' but a tactical retreat for a new war strategy.
Yes, go back to your families and homes.