On the evening of June 25, local time, the Russian Ministry of Defense updated the latest battle report on the Russian army’s special military operations against Ukraine. The report stated that the Russian army has fully controlled Severodonetsk, a strategic town in the Donbass region. Regarding the Russian military's report, the Ukrainian military confirmed it. An unnamed Ukrainian source said that Severodonetsk and nearby villages and towns have been occupied by the Russian army. The Russian army has appointed a temporary person in charge to manage local affairs. However, this person was unwilling to admit that the Ukrainian army had been defeated, but emphasized that this was a strategic retreat of the Ukrainian army.
Ukrainian President Zelensky also said that although Severodonetsk has been controlled by the Russian army, the fighting in the area will not stop. The Ukrainian army will still use some villages and towns as strongholds to resist the Russian army with the help of existing fortifications. offensive. Zelensky said that the Ukrainian army has the ability to regain the lost territory. Analysts said that the fall of Severodonetsk was the most painful defeat for the Ukrainian army since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian military conflict. It had a great impact on the direction of the Russian-Ukrainian war and once again proved that the current situation of the Ukrainian army is extremely unfavorable. It did not gain any advantage in the confrontation with the Russian army.
Russian media said that Zelensky is still addicted to the fantasy of relying on assistance from Western countries to make a comeback. Facts have proved that assistance from Western countries cannot reverse the Uzbek army's disadvantage against the Russian army. More importantly, as the military conflict has prolonged and casualties have increased, some Ukrainian troops have become seriously war-weary. According to Russian media reports, the Russian army's ability to complete full control of Severonetsk is closely related to the Ukrainian army giving up resistance. Reports stated that in the face of the powerful Russian offensive, the Ukrainian troops stationed in Severodonetsk voluntarily evacuated their positions without receiving orders from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
It is reported that after taking full control of Severonetsk, the Russian army is getting closer and closer to "liberating" the entire Donbas region. This is also the primary goal of the second phase of the Russian army's special military operation against Ukraine. Previously, the Russian military stated that it would only consider withdrawing its troops from Ukraine after all the goals set by the special military operation are achieved. The goal of the second phase is now close to being achieved, but the Russian army shows no sign of withdrawing its troops. Analysts believe that the special military operation will not end in the near future.
As for the next target of the Russian army, some people think it is the Ukrainian capital Kiev . As the political and economic center of Ukraine, Kiev cannot afford to make any mistakes for the Zelensky authorities. For Russia, perhaps only by conquering Kiev can Ukraine accept the conditions proposed by Russia. It is worth noting that explosions have been heard in Kiev in the past two days. The Ukrainian military stated in a statement that Kiev was attacked by the Russian missile and reminded citizens to pay attention to personal safety.
Outside public opinion believes that the attack on Kiev may be a signal sent by the Russian army to the Ukrainian army, or a warm-up before attacking Kiev. Once Kiev becomes the target of Russian attack, the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine will undoubtedly reach its climax. The next period of time will be the most dangerous moment for the situation between Russia and Ukraine.
