13 Feb: TRIPLE DISASTER! Russians Exposed Flanks AND PAID FOR IT. | War in Ukraine Explained

Here, the Russian offensive operation to finally reach Siversk faces a battle-hardened Ukrainian stronghold manned by experienced veterans. To overcome it, the Russian commanders launched a large-scale mechanized attack on three vectors, only for Ukrainians to completely annihilate each one of them.

The Russian goal is clear: they must capture Verkhnokamianske at any cost to pave the way for a larger offensive toward Siversk. This crucial logistical hub directly supplies Ukrainian forces in the area and is a major node in this part of the frontline. As long as Ukrainians hold Siversk, the entire Russian front remains unstable, with Ukrainian forces able to launch counterattacks and disrupt Russian supply routes.  

After multiple failed assaults in the region, Russian forces changed tactics, launching three simultaneous attack vectors in an attempt to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses. To find a weak spot, they launched a large-scale mechanized assault on Verkhnokamianske, the last Ukrainian-held village standing between them and Siversk.