The Armed Forces can leave Ivanovske: General about the situation near Avdiivka and Bakhmut
In the presence of resources of the Armed Forces, they will be able to seize the initiative from the occupiers. This opinion was expressed in an interview with OBOZ. UA by the expirer of the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Igor Romanenko. According to him, in order to implement such a plan for the defense forces, it is necessary to move from defense to the offensive.
Today, the general says, the enemy is moving only at the tactical level, but there is still a promotion. "The intensity of battles around the perimeter of the front has decreased, in the occupation army is no longer enough. But in some areas they define as priority, including Avdiivsky, they manage to move forward. Of course," Plan B "can be drawn, the General Staff can do so In a few days, but realistic, this plan will be in the presence of resources. And there are no resources at this time.
God forbid us to collect resources in order to stabilize the situation, that is, stop the offensive actions of the enemy, " - says Igor Romanenko. He added that the Russians had a well -fortified defense, but Ukraine came to this late. "And we have a different situation. In the Avdeevsky direction where our troops have departed, now dig and defend. And of course, it is much more difficult. We see that we lack these boundaries.
In terms of stabilization, defensive borders play an important role , so they are concentrated. Overgroups are organized and done appropriate work, of course, not to the extent that we would satisfy us. But to say that everything is bad, I cannot also, " - says Romanenko. The General believes that there are some signs that Western aid is growing, as evidenced by the "howling of Russian bloggers", which declare that there is no projectile famine in Ukraine, which was previously talked about.
Igor Romanenko is convinced that because the significant boundaries are being built in the course, and not immediately on the left flank of Avdiivka, where there was nothing to cling to, so the Russians went this distance on one offensive pulse. It is on these boundaries that it is planned to suspend the enemy's offensive. "Fighting will continue. In extremely serious condition Ivanovske. Unfortunately, there may be a prospect of leaving. This is such a hub.
We remember this settlement, this name since our defenders fought for Bakhmut. This is a very important village, but the situation there is difficult. The ravine is standing, it will continue to be reflected. It is located at the height, there were still boundaries. It is more important and represents serious opportunities in terms of defense organization around it. This happens now. As for the rest of the plots we have shook , we have no strength yet, " - says the general.
He added that Ukraine needs to create further defensive borders that would help stabilize the situation and stop the promotion of enemy troops. Recall that the offensive of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation near Avdiivka choked. Russia still retains the initiative on the battlefield, but is not able to develop it, writes The New York Times.