Ukraine on the verge of driving the Russians out of Vovchansk
Kremlin’s struggle is getting real
The Vovchansk Aggregate Plant, situated next to the Vovcha River in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, is a critically important location. It became a focal point of intense fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces in the Kharkiv sector.
The Vovchansk Aggregate Plant is composed of multiple reinforced buildings that any defender could utilize as fortified defensive positions. Additionally, with the river running along its southern edge, mounting a direct counterattack on the plant becomes even more challenging for opposing forces.
For months, Ukraine tried and failed to seize control of the plant. At some point, they realized that a direct assault would not yield the desired results, prompting a shift in strategy. Instead, they decided to maneuver around the plant. The plan worked. By mid-July, Ukrainian forces had secured control of the roads surrounding the plant, effectively isolating the Russian…
