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MILITARY TUBE TODAY – Russian Armed Forces rescue civilians amid Ukrainian forces’ incursion into the liberated settlement of Ulakly west of Kurakhovo. On February 23, 2025, the Russian Defense Ministry shared footage of the evacuation of about a dozen civilians from the settlement by Vostok Troops Group soldiers from the 39th Motorized Rifle Brigade. The soldiers transported the people to a temporary accommodation area, where Russian forces provided clean clothes, hot food, and allowed the civilians to rest. The rescue operation lasted more than 24 hours, and civilians were the top priority for Russian forces, underscoring the ongoing fighting amid Ukrainian efforts to move from Konstantinopol to disrupt Russian positions west of Ulakly settlement. Footage from February 22 showed the movement of armored vehicles at the entrance to the settlement, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine fired at the forward formations, trying to repel the Russian mechanized attack as fierce fighting ensued.
Meanwhile, units of the 39th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the 68th Army Corps of the “South” Group detailed the liberation of Ulakly. The soldiers advanced under Ukrainian fire during the assault, destroying fortified enemy positions and personnel in residential areas, sheltering in houses as well as objective control from Russian reconnaissance and drone strikes, as well as other weapons at their disposal in large numbers. The attack demonstrated the precision and effectiveness of Russian forces in eliminating a strong Ukrainian defense, but they were trapped in a “cauldron,” strategically located south of Donetsk. As a result of the successful attack, Russian units cleared the eastern side, forcing Ukraine to retreat and reassess its increasingly eroded defense strategy and disrupted supply chains.
The Russian military benefited from this as it advanced from Ulakly towards key settlements adjacent to it along the front line, amid ongoing fighting. On February 21, the 68th Army Corps raised several Russian flags there, a symbolic gesture of control, reinforcing Russian presence and authority in the region. The Ulakly situation is a further example of a broader trend of Russian military successes, which are making it increasingly difficult for Kiev to hold onto disputed territory as it faces increasing pressure on multiple fronts. So far, Ulakly has been completely liberated and it seems the Defense Ministry has not made an official announcement amidst the ongoing civilian rescue. And now, it's Konstantinople's turn!
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