Until a few months ago, the war in Ukraine was basically a static trench war reminiscent of WW1, and sieges to take towns were endlessly long and bloody. Now, with Ukraine’s defenses decaying in numbers and capabilities, as well as materials and ammunitions, and with Russian forces probing myriads of places in the front at the same time, the attackers are taking up territory faster than ever since the first month of the war. German, Pro-Ukraine Bild analyst Julian Röpke reported that from 24 to 26 October alone – three days – the Russian army had captured eight settlements: Bogoyavlenka, Katerinovka, Izmailovka, Aleksandropol, Gornik, Selidovo, Shakhtyorskoye, and Vishnevoye. Kiev, Ukraine – Major General of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Dmitry Marchenko: “Our front has collapsed. Firstly, there is a shortage of ammunition and weapons. Secondly, there are people, no people, no reinforcements. People are very tired; they simply cannot pull the fronts they are on. And, thirdly, there is an imbalance in management.” https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/10/our-front-has-collapsed-ukrainian-general-sounds-alarm/ 
‘Our Front Has Collapsed’: Ukrainian General Sounds the Alarm on the Crumbling Defenses as Russians Set Their Sights on Key Hub of Pokrovsk and Its Last Coal Mine:
