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For a couple of months, the media consistently characterized the battle in the Donbas as a likely stalemate or a grinding advance. It no longer feels that way. I hate to say it, but it’s starting to feel like a route. ISW reporting that 800-2000 Ukrainian troops appear to be trapped in a cauldron around Hirske.  At this point, I hope Ukraine can prevent Russia from taking more than “just” the Donbas before cold weather sinks in and defense becomes easier.

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For a couple of months, the media consistently characterized the battle in the Donbas as a likely stalemate or a grinding advance. It no longer feels that way. I hate to say it, but it’s starting to feel like a route. ISW reporting that 800-2000 Ukrainian troops appear to be trapped in a cauldron around Hirske.  At this point, I hope Ukraine can prevent Russia from taking more than “just” the Donbas before cold weather sinks in and defense becomes easier.