Really sobering piece on one of the few bright spots on the Ukrainian counteroffensive, or what is considered a bright spot/moral victory.
This quote kind of hit hard to be honest
"Observing the political theater from a distance and death in proximity, the soldiers say they are hurt that their lives are put in jeopardy for what they say they perceive as a “political decision” to have a symbolic success on the battlefield.
“People are killed to hold on to the ruins,” said 47-year-old Senior Sergeant Petro, who leads a radio intelligence platoon of roughly 20 men with the 38th Separate Marine Brigade.
Goes to show us that despite what we may all see and think, a lot of times the "good guys" in this fight are also using their own meat grinder tactics for what may be considered little to no gain.
Godspeed to these defenders!
https://kyivindependent.com/you-get-...n-is-hopeless/