The pace of promotion is not peculiar to the Armed Forces: in ISW estimated the current counter -offensive of Ukraine (map)
About it reports "Institute of War Research" in its summary. Analysts give the words of President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky, who acknowledged that the expectations of Western partners on the counter -offensive differ. But the head of state insisted that the forces of Ukraine will carry out operations, as they see fit, regardless of the pressure of other countries.
On June 22, CNN reported with reference to the statements of a high -ranking US and other Western representative that the current results of the Ukrainian counter -offensive are different from their expectations. But at the same time, officials have acknowledged that the initial stage is still ongoing and that Western countries are hoping for significant successes in the future.
It should be reminded that, according to ISW estimates, it is necessary to expect significant strikes of Ukraine on Russian supply lines. It is expected that land communications and rear regions of the occupying troops are expected to be goals. The Armed Forces was also reported on three sections of the front, where heavy combat collisions with the enemy were ongoing. Analysts mentioned the partial success of the Armed Forces, that they had succeeded in new positions.