Russian Ops in Ukraine (July 28, 2022) – Ukraine’s “Kherson Offensive,” Battle in the Donbass

Update on Russia operations in Ukraine

– US continues sending weapons to Ukraine but in diminished numbers;
– Pentagon overstates impact of HIMARS, omits Russian gains in Donbass;
– Washington DC-based think tank admits Russia is still making gains;
– Best case scenario for Ukraine’s “Kherson Offensive” falls far short of “victory;”

References:

Defense Politics Asia – Ukraine Map:
https://defensepoliticsasia.com/ukraine/

Live UA Map:
https://liveuamap.com/

US Department of Defense – Senior Defense Official Holds a Background Briefing JULY 22, 2022:
https://www.defense.gov/News/Transcri…

Washington Post – Ukraine is running out of ammunition as prospects dim on the battlefield:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/…

Institute for the Study of War (ISW) – Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 27:
https://www.understandingwar.org/back…

AP – In Ukraine war, a race to acquire smarter, deadlier drones:
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukr…

Ukrainian National Resistance Center – THE RUSSIANS BRING HEALTHCARE WORKERS TO LUHANSK REGION DUE TO THE REFUSAL OF THE LOCALS TO COOPERATE WITH THEM:
https://sprotyv.mod.gov.ua/en/2022/07…

BBC – Kherson: Ukraine stepping up counter offensive to retake city – sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe…

VOA – Russia Captures Power Plant in Southern Ukraine:
https://www.voanews.com/a/russia-capt…