Russia-Ukraine conflict on three fronts

SOURCE www.npr.org
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