Putin encircled in double Ukrainian counter-strike with 42,000 Russian casualties | Battle Plans

A secret Ukrainian counter-attack near Lyman has trapped up to 4,000 Russian troops in a massive encirclement. Former intelligence planner Philip Ingram examines how Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps kept a two-month operation under total operational security, catching elements of Moscow's 144th Motor Rifle Division in a trap. Meanwhile, long-range Ukrainian drones continue to cripple Russia's logistics, hit industrial targets in Belgorod, and wipe out irreplaceable Tu-95 strategic bombers deep inside Russian airspace. Video Chapters 00:00 - Intro & Strategic Overview 02:28 - Logistics Under Fire: FPV Drones Hunt Russian Fuel Trucks 04:36 - Field Innovations: The Fishing Rod Drone Interceptor 05:47 - HIMARS Salvo Hits Belgorod Industrial Zone 06:44 - Fuel Crisis: Russian Mi-8 Crashes Roadside Out of Fuel 07:33 - Putin's Armed Convoy Shows Growing Paranoia 8:45 - Kinburn Spit Encirclement: 2,500 Russian Troops Cut Off 10:56 - Lyman Counter-Attack: Ukraine Traps 4,000 Russian Troops 11:24 - Strategic Command Split: 3rd Army Corps & 1st Azov Corps Take Charge 13:45 - Putin's Maximalist Demands 14:48 - Ukraine's Lyman Trap 20:11 - Engels Airbase Strike: Irreplaceable Tu-95 Nuke Bombers Wiped Out 24:33 - Ukraine's Revenge: General Assassination Attempt 25:27 - 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 war russia