"Can take different forms." The Armed Forces counter -offensive goes slowly but according to the plan - wsj

Although the promotion of the Ukrainian soldiers on the southern path is quite slow, it occurs in accordance with the agreed plan. About it writes The Wall Street Journal. It is stated that even without winning significant positions, Kyiv can make progress, forcing Russia, among other things, to reveal the location of its troops and supply bases; take a defensive position or take troops from other regions of the country.

Video Day Ukraine can also get intelligence on Russian units, their vulnerability and readiness for battle. The publication, referring to the representatives of the Ukrainian authorities, writes that now the Armed Forces has no resources for a quick offensive. That is why Ukrainian defenders seek to weaken the advanced Russian forces, using long -range artillery and missiles to impress strategic objects in the rear of the enemy.

WSJ also indicates that the Armed Forces Staff is trying to minimize potential losses during the de -occupation of captured territories. According to Western officials, there are about 20,000 Russian soldiers in Kherson and its surroundings. Ukraine hopes to win the region without entering the bloody street fights. American Lieutenant General Stepie, who had previously held the post of deputy chairman of the European command, also stated WSJ that he was not waiting for a massive attack of Ukraine.