Announcing it on TV gives the Russian leadership a chance to save face. Kadyrov and Prigozhin immediately came with statement saying Surovikin was very brave and that he saved a lot of Russian lives. This announcement was purely for domestic propaganda.
— Def Mon (@DefMon3) November 10, 2022
As a side note, i think the attack on Kerch bridge played a huge role in this. And it's probably why we see them trying so hard around Pavlivka.
— Def Mon (@DefMon3) November 10, 2022
60th brigade buildup to get prepared for the offensive in the direction of the village of #Mylove.
— NOËL ?? ?? (@NOELreports) November 10, 2022
T-72, BMP-2, BTR-80, HMMWV with TOW pic.twitter.com/NqskLPUecI