Contradictory Statements on Border Advances in Russia

The Chief of Staff of the Russian Army has claimed that the Russian military is "making advances on all fronts" and participating in the hottest battles near Pokrovsk. Reuters reports that General Gerasimov is once again "painting victories" for President Putin. However, the reality is quite different.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has stated that Russia's last three attacks have failed. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have repelled these assaults near Pokrovsk and captured prisoners near Kupiansk, while DeepState records Ukrainian successes in neighboring areas.