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Pokrovsk Horror: Why Russian Troops Are Refusing to Fight


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In this exclusive winter 2025 situation report, former SEAL Team 6 Squadron Leader Chuck Pfarrer exposes the catastrophic reality of the Russian offensive near Pokrovsk where invading forces are suffering horrific losses of 180 soldiers per square kilometer. The analysis reveals shocking evidence that Moscow’s logistics have completely collapsed, forcing frontline units to use camels, donkeys, and civilian cars to resupply after losing 50,000 military trucks.Kyiv Post Special Correspondent Jason Jay Smart guides the discussion through the tactical nightmare of 3D urban warfare where Ukrainian defenders hold a massive advantage and have turned the city into a kill box for Russian infantry. Pfarrer explains that despite Kremlin propaganda claiming victory, Russian troops are stalled and suffering from abysmal morale that has led to a spike in battlefield suicides.The conversation highlights how the Russian military has devolved from a mechanized army into a disjointed force capable only of human wave attacks. Later, Jason Smart questions the strategic cost of these operations, with Pfarrer concluding that the sheer scale of personnel and equipment destruction means Russia will be unable to launch significant offensives for years to come regardless of whether they eventually capture the ruins of the city.

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