The Wall Street Journal has an interesting article on the early days of the Russian push to take Kyiv.
The Ragtag Army That Won the Battle of Kyiv and Saved Ukraine
https://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-invasion-ukraine-battle-of-kyiv-ragtag-army-11663683336
KYIV—Outside the Giraffe shopping mall on the western edge of Ukraine’s capital, a group of locals prepared to meet the Russian armored column thundering their way.
It was late February, and the Russians, from an elite airborne unit, were riding atop their vehicles, as if expecting a warm greeting. One wore a Cossack woolen hat instead of a helmet. Another hadn’t loaded his rifle.
Edit:
The embassies of #Kyrgyzstan, #Kazakhstan and #Uzbekistan in #Moscow released separate statements, banning their citizens in #Russia from participating in the war in #Ukraine. This was reported by Anadolu Agency. pic.twitter.com/AG3Cwbdw8S
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) September 22, 2022
The liberation of Koroviy Yar is reported.
— WarMonitor?? (@WarMonitor3) September 22, 2022
Indicated by recent shelling reports.
East of Kupyansk heavy fighting continues around settlements towards the east.
— WarMonitor?? (@WarMonitor3) September 21, 2022
Russian forces are attempting some unsuccessful counteroffensives to slow the advance of Ukrainian forces. pic.twitter.com/TTOx9oC93o
Last edited by Rhonin the wizard - on 22 September 2022
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