The Ukrainian Verdun
TownhallFEB 2024
Ukraine-Based Russian Opposition Groups Attempt to Invade Belgorod
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The Spin
Anti-Russia narrative
Not only have these freedom fighters bravely entered Russian territory, but they've also taken control of multiple border towns, including Tettkino and Lozovaya Rudka. This attack has been more than successful, forcing Putin's forces to flee and leave behind heavy military equipment.
Pro-Russia narrative
These were not rogue Russian opposition groups but rather members of the Ukrainian military supported by Ukrainian tanks and armored vehicles. Despite this being a fully-stocked military operation, Russian forces were able to deter each and every one of these invasions, taking out dozens of Ukrainian soldiers and their vehicles.