Update from Ukraine | Amazing Ukrainian Tank Counterattack | Russians Retreat in Panic

Summary

Front-line situation

Denys Davydov says Ukrainian forces are continuing a counteroffensive in the Lyman direction, pushing Russian troops back toward the Zherebets River. He cites Russian military bloggers acknowledging setbacks and argues that Russian claims of control over some locations are unreliable.

Ukrainian armored operation

The video reviews footage attributed to the Ukrainian unit Code 9.2, showing a Bradley infantry fighting vehicle and a tank advancing toward Russian positions. Davydov says Ukrainian reconnaissance and attack drones supported the vehicles, and that an FPV drone intercepted a Russian drone.

The tank was struck several times but continued moving. Davydov reports that both vehicles returned to Ukrainian lines and describes the mission as successful. He presents the operation as evidence that Ukraine can still conduct mechanized assaults despite the danger posed by drones.

Russian command losses

Davydov reports that a Ukrainian strike on a Russian headquarters in Donetsk killed at least 20 officers, including colonels, lieutenant colonels, and majors. He cites a report published 44 days after the attack and coverage by Meduza. He says the strike involved Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles and may have killed one Russian general and wounded another. Davydov links the reported losses to Russian reverses on the front.

Strikes on Russian military and economic targets

The video shows or discusses Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian logistics, air-defence systems, a mobile radar, and oil infrastructure. Davydov says a fuel and oil facility near Saratov was struck repeatedly and remained on fire, potentially disrupting its operations. He also says attacks on air defences could help open routes to Russian oil facilities and ports.

These assessments and damage claims are presented by Davydov and are not independently established in the subtitles.

Yandex data centres

Davydov reports disruption to Yandex services after damage to a data centre and says three of the company’s large Russian facilities have been hit. He argues that repairs could be difficult because of the specialized equipment involved and sanctions, while acknowledging that the full extent of the damage is uncertain.

Claims of territorial control

Davydov cites independent journalist Killian Robertson and Ukrainian commander Biletsky to dispute Russian claims that Svitlodarsk had been captured, saying footage from the city showed no Russian troops. He characterizes some Russian announcements as victories “on paper” and says Russian claims about Kupyansk are also misleading.

Politics and security

Davydov argues that Ukrainian leaders would face strong public opposition to surrendering occupied territories, regardless of who held office. He criticizes Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and others for pressuring Ukraine over elections or negotiations, and expresses concern that perceived divisions within NATO and Europe could encourage Russian aggression.

He says any diesel arrangement involving Russia and the United States would be less consequential for Ukraine than for Europe, and warns that reduced sanctions or cooperation with Moscow could weaken European security. These are Davydov’s opinions and forecasts.

Overall assessment

Davydov portrays Ukraine as maintaining its resistance and inflicting meaningful military and infrastructure losses on Russia, while cautioning that the war and its broader consequences may continue for years.

Presenters and contributors

• Presenter: Denys Davydov
• Contributors or sources mentioned: Russian military blogger Rybar; Anton Gerashchenko; analyst Kherson Cat; Meduza; journalist Killian Robertson; Ukrainian commander Biletsky; and Oleksandr Nastenko, identified in the subtitles as commander of the 475th Separate Assault Regiment.