EXPOSED: Putin caught out in the Donbas as stunning Ukraine counter attack confirmed | Battle Plans

UKRAINE has launched a devastating counterattack near Lyman, trapping up to 4,000 Russian troops after tricking Moscow with strict operational security. In this episode of Battle Plans Exposed, former intelligence planner Philip Ingram reveals how Kyiv used a covert, "Operation Fortitude" style deception to shatter Russian lines on the eastern front . While Russian commanders fed fake reports of victory back to the Kremlin, Ukrainian forces punched through forward positions - leaving thousands of Putin’s soldiers encircled with their supply lines cut . Philip also breaks down the escalating hybrid warfare across Europe, from explosive drone plots at German airports to sabotage against critical infrastructure in Poland, the Baltics, and Italy. Plus, a look at how Ukraine is using helicopter-mounted weapon stations to hunt down Shahed suicide drones mid-air. Video Chapters 00:00 - Intro 02:19 - Frontline reality: Russian soldier morale hits rock bottom 03:36 - Black Sea blitz: Ukrainian drones strike Novorossiysk 04:33 - Drone war: nets vs interceptors 05:29 - Ukraine’s helicopter-mounted drone hunters 06:31 - Low-tech training: Russia’s FPV simulator rigs 07:29 - Hybrid warfare: Russia’s sabotage campaign across Europe 11:37 - Eastern front: the geography of the Lyman sector 12:12 - How Ukraine shattered Russian lines near Lyman 14:11 - Principles of offensive operations 17:53 - Ukraine’s modern ‘Operation Fortitude’ deception 18:36 - Culture of lying in the Russian military 20:16 - Conclusion 📈 About Battle Plans Exposed Battle Plans Exposed is a weekly series with Philip Ingram MBE, exploring the tactical evolution of modern warfare. We go beyond the headlines to analyse the maps, the tech, and the strategic decisions shaping the conflict in Ukraine and beyond. 📺 Watch every Battle Plans Exposed episode here: https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPL7ycV4aW4LFQY_LQGQIRGL96mXCFNUmb3?sbp=QAE%3D 📱Watch Battle Plans YouTube Shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ycV4aW4LFQUfHrx5547-CupaX4lKxcc The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_confirmation=1 👑 For the latest Royal news, subscribe to The Sun's Royal Exclusive YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyalExclusiveTheSun Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139 ukraine russia military