Ukraine Loses another HIMARS, Russian Advance Continues

Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for July 17, 2022 - Russian forces continue operations against Bakhmut-Siversk defense line; - Russian forces have reportedly destroyed another HIMARS; - The Pentagon has been deliberately vague regarding HIMARS performance in briefings; - Striking behind Russian lines may be possible for Ukraine, but not in the quantities Russia is capable of regarding strikes behind Ukrainian lines; - Claims that Russia is deliberately striking civilian targets is transparent war propaganda; References: US Department of Defense - Senior Military Official Holds a Background Briefing JULY 15, 2022: NYT - Strikes on Civilians Deep in Ukraine Show Russia’s Lethal Reach: Washington Post - Russia has killed civilians in Ukraine. Kyiv