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- 1Russian warbloggers furious over POW photos near Lyman●1/ Russian warbloggers are angry at pictures of large numbers of Russian POWs captured near Lyman, which they see as a h
Images showing large numbers of Russian prisoners of war captured by Ukrainian forces near Lyman have angered pro-Russian war bloggers, who describe the scenes as a humiliation for Moscow. They are demanding that the Russian government be more honest with the public about the scale of battlefield losses, though commentators view those calls as unlikely to succeed.
- 2Ukraine war update claims major progress in Vivaldi operation▼Update from Ukraine | Outstanding! Vivaldi Opeartion Phase 2 | Russians Run Away in Panic
Military blogger Denys Davydov published his latest update from Ukraine, describing a second phase of what he calls the Vivaldi operation and claiming Russian forces withdrew in panic from frontline positions. His battlefield summaries draw large audiences tracking the war, though such claims from unofficial sources typically await confirmation from Ukrainian officials or independent reporting.
- 3Explosions rock Russian-occupied Luhansk, ammunition depot reportedly hit●A series of explosions in Russian-occupied Luhansk last night. An ammunition depot was reportedly struck.
A series of explosions was reported in Luhansk, the city in eastern Ukraine that has been under Russian occupation since 2022, last night. According to initial reports circulating on social media, an ammunition depot used by Russian forces was struck in the blasts. Ukrainian officials and war bloggers shared the news, but the extent of damage and casualties has not been independently confirmed.
- 4Ukrainian blogger says Russian troops surrendered near Lyman●STERNENKO: Росіяни відступили і здалися в полон під Лиманом. Трамп готує нову війну https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRU-
Ukrainian military blogger Serhii Sternenko reports that Russian forces retreated and surrendered near Lyman in eastern Ukraine, and claims Donald Trump is preparing for a new war. The claims come amid continuing heavy fighting on the eastern front, but independent confirmation of the reported surrenders has not been provided.
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Kommersant reports that Russia's General Staff opposed the appointment of General Alexander Lapin as head of a State Duma committee, blocking his candidacy. The newspaper cites reasons for the military leadership's decision, though details remain sparse. The report has drawn attention in Russia as it touches on tensions between the army command and political leadership over senior appointments. Lapin, a commander in the Ukraine war, has been a polarizing figure among Russian military bloggers.