Girkin earlier predicted that Ukraine's main effort would be in Zaporizhzhia with secondary efforts in Kherson and maybe Donetsk. He says MoD units sent to defend Bakhmut's flanks were only equipped to man rear area checkpoints.3/
https://t.me/strelkovii/4798https://t.me/strelkovii/4796
A # of Russian telegram channels believe Ukraine's counteroffensive has begun with successful advances NW and SW of Bakhmut and Soledar. They warn of fighting/movements near Maiorsk, Kupyansk, and Hulyaipole.
https://t.me/wargonzo/12459https://t.me/epoddubny/15910https://t.me/sashakots/39713