Thousands of Russian Troops Trapped as Ukraine Seizes Strategic Advantage
Ukraine has destroyed the last remaining bridge over the Seym River, effectively trapping a Russian force of 2,000 to 2,500 soldiers. These troops, mostly young conscripts, are now isolated from their supply lines and the rest of Russian-held territory to the north.
The Seym River, a critical barrier, now blocks the delivery of essential supplies like ammunition and fuel to the stranded soldiers. The construction of a pontoon bridge is highly unlikely, as any such effort would be vulnerable to Ukrainian artillery strikes.
The Ukrainian move has isolated an area of roughly 700 square kilometers, twice the size of the Gaza Strip, with the river now separating the Russian forces from the Ukrainian border just 12 kilometers away. Ukrainian troops currently control about 1,150 square kilometers of territory previously occupied by Russia.
In response, Russian military commander Romanov has called for the immediate evacuation of Rylsk and Lgov, warning of a potential Ukrainian incursion into Bryansk Oblast that could further encircle Russian forces in Kursk Oblast.
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