A 155-mm M109 self-propelled howitzer fires onto Russian positions near the occupied Ukrainian city of Bakhmut on August 17, 2023 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.
A 155-mm M109 self-propelled howitzer fires onto Russian positions near the occupied Ukrainian city of Bakhmut on August 17, 2023 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.
  • An ex-Russian general said "lies" are obscuring the reality that Ukraine's troops are gaining ground.
  • Gurulyov confirmed that Ukraine has adapted to clear minefields and employ counter-drone attacks.
  • His Telegram message also said Russian victory is being prevented by "lies" and "false reporting."

An ex-Russian general acknowledged that Ukraine's troops are gaining ground on the battlefield, warning that lying and false reports in the military's highest echelons are keeping Moscow from achieving victory.