Ukrainian military units have pulled back from three villages in Russia's Donetsk People's Republic as Moscow's forces continue to push westward from the regions' capital city, Kiev’s top general has conceded.
Ukrainian troops retreated from the villages of Berdychi and Semyonovka, to the northwest of Avdeevka, and from Novomikhailovka, to the southwest of Donetsk, commander-in-chief General Aleksandr Syrsky said on Sunday in a Telegram post. The outnumbered Ukrainians gave ground to preserve “the lives and health of our defenders,” he added.
“The most difficult situation is in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhovo directions, where fierce battles continue,” Syrsky said. “The enemy has engaged up to four brigades in these directions, and is trying to develop an offensive west of Avdeevka and Maryinka.”
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Do you think the decision to retreat to save lives is a sign of strength or weakness, and why?
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How would you feel if your hometown was suddenly caught in the middle of a conflict like the one described?
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Imagine you were a soldier in this situation; would you prefer to stand your ground or retreat to fight another day, and what influences your choice?
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How do you react to the idea of living under constant threat from an advancing enemy, and what would be your main concerns?
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If you had the power to influence the outcome of such conflicts, what would be your top priority to ensure the safety and well-being of civilians?
