Why Russia Can’t Break Through The Fortress Belt

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Nov 1, 2026

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These guys have held for years

Some of the heaviest fighting of the war in Ukraine is happening in Donetsk, just outside of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk and today we’re talking with one of the officers overseeing that defense. Armen Akopian is with the 18th Sloviansk Brigade whose men right now, are fighting in areas like Chasiv Yar and Kostiantynivka.

We get into why the Russians have had such a hard time advancing in this direction, how Armen and his men have watched as Russian officers eliminate their own men, challenges of logistics in this direction and more.

This interview is part of a fundraiser we’re doing right now through Ukraine Aid Operations where we’re providing the 18th with drone detectors and generators. You can learn more about that campaign at the link in the description below.

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An interesting interview.
I salute Armen Akopian and his brave compatriots. The whole world looks up to the courageous and determined Ukrainian military and people.