Russian defeat in Kharkiv region. Fighting continues [ANALYSIS]

The success of the offensive launched on September 6 close Balakleja amazed even the Ukrainians themselves. Nobody expected specified a spectacular defeat of elements of the 1st Guards Panzer Army (ApanCGW) and the 20th All-War Army (20 A) organizing defence in the Kharkiv region, nor specified lightning Ukrainian field gains. From the perspective, it can be concluded that the Ukrainian command showed very good preparation of the counter-truder, which was carried out on an enemy unprepared for this, dismissive of the threat, without major tactical and operational reserves.