Courtesy of Mish.
Outright Military Victory by Rebels?
Militarily, if the rebel site maps and discussion are correct, the war may conclude with outright military victory by the rebels.
Whether or not you believe these maps or such talk, please note the mainstream media silence on the civil war in the last two weeks. At best, one can safely assume Kiev has nothing good to report.
Ukraine Offensive in Donetsk and Lugansk Fails
Rebel sites now proclaim Ukraine offensive in Donetsk and Lugansk have failed. Let’s take a look at a translated map of major military operations August 10-25, 2014.
The map source is Colonel Casad. Translation by Kot Ivanov and Anthony Hartin on SLAVYANGRAD.org.
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Major Points (Condensed)
1. In the Olenvka Cauldron, Nation Guard units trapped. The Militia [rebels] continues to eliminate surrounded forces, destroying up to 8 tanks and 19 armored vehicles.
2. Part of Batalion Dnepr-2 is surrounded. It’s commander is pleading for assistance.
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