'Russians' Successful...': Pentagon's Rare Praise For Putin's Soldiers Amid Ukrainian Fightback

The Russian Ministry of Defence has shared videos purportedly showing Russia's devastating strikes on Ukrainian targets. One video showcases a Ka-52 helicopter striking a Ukrainian army vehicle with a guided missile in Zaporizhzhia, while another video depicts Russian mortar crews destroying Kyiv's manpower in Donetsk. These videos highlight how Ukraine's counteroffensive is struggling against Russian defences. The Pentagon has expressed disappointment with Ukraine's efforts, with Colin Kahl, the Pentagon's top policymaker, labelling Kyiv's offensive as "lackluster." Despite months of postponements, Ukraine's NATO-trained brigades have faced heavy casualties due to Russian artillery and air superiority. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has blamed the West for the lack of support in pushing back against the Russians