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TexasTowelie

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Thu Feb 22, 2024, 06:56 PM Feb 22

Russia Captures Avdiivka: Why Ukraine Is Struggling and NATO Should Be Worried - William Spaniel



On February 17, Russian troops captured Avdiivka, a small city along the eastern frontline. What accounts for Ukraine's ongoing struggles? Although an artillery shortage receives most of the attention, it is only half of the story. This video rewinds to the start of the war to explain why Ukraine initially had success, what changed after the first year of fighting, and what NATO is worried about as the war enters its third year.

0:00 The Invasion, Two Years Later
1:43 How Russia Captured Avdiivka
3:10 The Post-Avdiivka Consequences
6:06 Why Russia Initially Struggled
9:28 Russia's Resurgence
14:38 NATO's Concern about a Broader War
18:44 There's Gerasimov
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Russia Captures Avdiivka: Why Ukraine Is Struggling and NATO Should Be Worried - William Spaniel (Original Post) TexasTowelie Feb 22 OP
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