Russia-Ukraine conflict on three fronts
Ukraine is fighting Russia on three fronts: incursion into Russia, conflict in eastern Ukraine, naval skirmishes in the Black Sea.
Key Points
- Ukraine severed bridges to block Russia's transportation route
- Russia claims takeover of small towns in eastern Ukraine
- Ukraine using sea drones to attack Russian ships in the Black Sea
Pros
- Ukraine creating buffer zone with incursion into Russia to prevent Russian attacks
- Ukraine fortifying its position in eastern Ukraine
- Ukraine successfully reestablished Black Sea shipping channel
Cons
- Risk of Russian counterattack in incursion into Russia
- Russia gaining ground in eastern Ukraine
- Ukraine urging civilians to evacuate Pokrovsk in anticipation of Russian advances