19 Feb: TOTAL SHOCK! Russians CAUGHT COMPLETELY OFF GUARD! | War in Ukraine Explained

Today, there are important updates from the Pokrovsk direction. Here, the Ukrainians launched another unexpected attack south of Pokrovsk to dismantle and counter the Russian offensive. By taking advantage of the frozen ground, Ukrainian troops surprised the enemy and pushed them out of another key stronghold.   The planned Ukrainian counterattack at Dachenske is part of the larger strategy to take back previously lost positions around Pokrovsk piece by piece while Russian forces remain weakened and vulnerable. With Russian offensive capabilities significantly depleted from months of failed assaults and devastating losses, leading to the culmination of their offensive, Ukrainian forces saw an opportunity to strike before the enemy had time to reorganize. Many of the positions that the Russians have recently captured remain poorly defended, as they have been unable to properly fortify them due to a lack of resources. By striking now, Ukraine can not only reclaim critical positions but also push Russian forces further away from Pokrovsk, forcing them to expend valuable resources in an attempt to consolidate gains rather than push forward. This presents a critical opportunity for the Ukrainians to continue their series of counterattacks in the region, successfully sabotaging the Russian outflanking strategy.   To achieve this, the Ukrainians are launching surprise infiltration assaults, overwhelming unprepared Russian defenders before they can react. Many Russian troops holding recently captured positions are still adjusting to new terrain and lack established defensive fortifications. In several areas, Russian forces have been unable to properly dig in, exposing them to sudden and rapid Ukrainian counterattacks.