Trenches dug by excavators mark positions south of Pokrovsk
Vitaliy Kononuchenko, an OSINT analyst and military columnist for Mirror of the Week, told Radio NV that the Ukrainian military's positions on the second line of defense south of Pokrovsk resemble trenches dug by an excavator.
"Unfortunately, not all areas of our defense line, prepared in a relatively short time, meet the standards expected by the military stationed there," Kononuchenko said on Radio NV, discussing positions south of Pokrovsk that resemble trenches dug by an excavator rather than properly arranged fortifications.
He explained that these positions were built by an engineering unit assigned to the area, rather than the brigade stationed there.
When asked why low-quality fortifications are being constructed where the enemy may advance, Kononuchenko said, "I spoke with several brigade representatives who are responsible for building these fortifications.
Some military personnel noted that they can't be at the front line, handle logistics, and address various issues while also focusing on fortifications. Sometimes this responsibility falls to lower-level personnel.
Ultimately, I believe the issue lies in the need for better coordination and interaction between the units in the area and those responsible for construction, which, unfortunately, often does not exist."
He also pointed out that not all areas face problems with fortification construction, citing high standards in Kupyansk Oblast of northern Kharkiv Oblast.
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