Deep Strike and Encirclement: Russia’s December 13 Offensive

Frontline Updates host Sharifa Mohammed M.G.T. and Colonel A.C. Ogintoy examine Russia’s December 13 operations, which combined deep strikes—including Kinzhal missiles and long-range UAVs—with sustained multi-sector pressure.

The episode reviews targeted attacks on Ukrainian defense production, EW nodes, depots, and frontline units, the failed breakout and encirclement at Dimitrov, and the cumulative effects on Ukraine’s mobility, logistics, and ISR capabilities.

Experts discuss how these actions shape the winter battlefield and set conditions for possible future offensives into early 2026.

Welcome back to "Frontline Updates", the podcast where we break down complex battlefield developments with operational clarity. In today’s episode, Colonel A.C. Oguntoye provides an extensive analysis of the December 13 battlefield report, one marked by sweeping hypersonic strikes deep inside Ukraine, tightening encirclements around key urban centers, and continued Russian advances along multiple fronts. From the northern Sumy–Kharkiv axis to the contested Donetsk corridor and the Zaporizhia–Dnieper sectors, Colonel Oguntoye explains the doctrine behind Russia’s strategy, the logistical strain on Ukrainian defenders, and the emerging tactical patterns shaping the winter campaign. Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of both the day’s events and their broader implications heading into early 2026.

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