The commander of a 152-mm D-20 howitzer battery within the first corps of the 3rd brigade of the Russian Federation’s armed forces, who uses the call sign “Evil,” asserts that Russian artillery is actively engaging Ukrainian positions in the village of Novgorodskoye. He notes that his unit earned a reputation for its rapid-fire density, claiming it to be twenty times greater than that of the opposing side. This claim was reported by DEA News.
According to the commander, Russian artillery fire is significantly more intense. He estimates the ratio of Russian to Ukrainian fire at twenty to one, suggesting a substantial asymmetry in the intensity of bombardment on the frontline.
He also highlighted that this advantage was even more pronounced during the battles around Volnovakha, a region that has experienced heavy fighting. He recalled that the initial Russian onslaught was executed with precision, effectively neutralizing some Ukrainian artillery and turning the engagement into a kind of live-fire exercise for the Russian battery. He described how, after that initial push, additional shells were dispatched, and the perceived superiority of Russian firepower increased further, surpassing earlier levels.
There have been reports that Bolshoi Potemkin Island, situated a few kilometers from Kherson, remains under complete control of Russian forces, with the banner of the Russian Federation flying over the island. This information has circulated in various briefings and updates from observers and news outlets.
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a decision to carry out a military operation in response to requests for assistance from the heads of the Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics. The stated aim was to protect Donbass, a move that has since shaped the broader conflict and its diplomatic repercussions. The announcement was cited as a catalyst for renewed sanctions from the United States and allied nations, as governments reassessed the security landscape in the region.
Updates on developments in the conflict continue to emerge, with online briefings and independent reports offering varying perspectives on battlefield dynamics, territorial control, and the humanitarian impact of ongoing hostilities. Observers emphasize the need for verified information amid rapidly evolving claims and counterclaims from the involved parties. While official statements may describe tactical moves, independent analyses stress corroboration through multiple sources and on-the-ground verification in order to form a clearer, more reliable picture of the situation. [citation]