Russia's planting of land mines shows its troops know they've been defeated and don't plan another big attempt on Kyiv

Russian forces are using banned anti-personnel mines to cover its tactical retreat in Ukraine, according to a report from Human Rights Watch.

The recent discovery of anti-personnel mines comes as Russia claims it is scaling back its assault near Kyiv.

Russian forces are using banned anti-personnel mines to cover its tactical retreat in Ukraine, according to aRussia's use of these mines shows they know they've been defeated in the region and don't plan another assault on Kyiv, according to an expert from the Institute for the Study of War. According to Kagan, Ukrainian troops had already defeated the Russian offensive on Kyiv and begun their own counter-offensive to push Russian troops back. Kagan said Russia's announcement that it would pull troops out of Ukraine's capital was "cover" to gain political capital after having to concede to defeat in Kyiv.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

YahooNews /  🏆 380. in US

Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia accuses Ukraine of striking oil depot in BelgorodUKRAINE-RUSSIA LATEST: 🔷 Kyiv suburb Bucha liberated from Russian forces, mayor says 🔷 Over 6,200 evacuated from southeastern Ukraine Friday 🔷 Ukraine, Russia hold talks on proposed security guarantee treaty
Read more »

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Some Russian officials disagreed with invasion, US says📸 Alena Pisarenko and her dog, Reisi, arrive via train to the main station in Lviv, Ukraine, after fleeing the besieged city of Mariupol.⁠
Read more »

Russia attacks Ukraine: Russian troops leave Chernobyl, nuclear operator saysRussian forces signed an agreement Thursday to hand over the plant, the company said.
Read more »

Russia accuses Ukraine of helicopter strikes on fuel depot in Russian territoryA Russian official accused Ukraine of mounting a helicopter attack on a fuel depot inside Russian territory Friday, as footage surfaced of the facility engulfed in flames
Read more »

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Kremlin reacts to US saying Putin 'felt misled'NEW: Russian troops 'are not withdrawing' from parts of Ukraine as claimed, but rather are 'repositioning,' according to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, who cited NATO 'intelligence.'
Read more »