A Ukrainian military spokesman declined immediate comment, saying it would take “days” to provide a response. From there, they were dispatched to Toshkivka, a front-line village bordering the separatist areas where the Russian forces were trying to advance. Besides their rifles and hand grenades, the only weapons they were given were a handful of rocket-propelled grenades to counter the well-equipped Russian forces. We are helpless.”Behind their positions, Ukrainian forces have tanks, artillery and mortars to back Lapko’s men and other units along the front. The war has taken a heavy toll on his company — as well as on other Ukrainian forces in the area.

Source: Washington Post May 27, 2022 06:26 UTC