Ukraine Delivers Robotyne

Forces Russia to relocate elite VDV units

Shankar Narayan
7 min readAug 29, 2023
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After nearly three weeks of circling, tricking, poking, and relentless targeting, Ukraine has successfully liberated Robotyne — a pivotal location that previously marked the southernmost point of territory under Ukrainian control. This achievement holds significant implications, bolstering the confidence of Ukrainian strategists to continue their current course of action.

Over the course of nearly a month, numerous unnamed Western officials within the international sphere have been subtly criticizing Ukraine’s strategic approach to its engagement with Russian forces. Among these assessments, there has been a conspicuous absence of positive evaluations, particularly when discussing the pace of Ukrainian counter-offensive operations. Notably, major publications from Western countries have consistently highlighted the Ukrainian counter-offensive’s tempo while expressing concerns or reservations.

Ultimately, Ukrainian strategists, like any other individuals, are subject to human considerations. These assessments from Western officials inevitably contribute to the pressure they experience on the frontline. Personally, I have consistently advocated for a more measured approach in advancing the offensive. In my view, Ukraine could potentially benefit from a slower, methodical progression…

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Shankar Narayan

He didn't care what he had or what he had left, he cared only about what he must do.