The Economist writes about it. The authors of the material emphasize that a year ago, when Ukraine was preparing for a counter -offensive, the most permanent scenario was considered to keep their own positions. Now that Russia is preparing for a new offensive, it is considered the best option. Everyone with whom the journalists of the publication of last week communicated is recognized that Ukraine lacks resources in order to return to their borders in 1991, as promised by politicians.
"Everyone knows that if we do not fight for Konstantinovka and Druzhkivka (the potential next goal of Russia-ed. ) Russian troops will be in Dnipro, Kharkiv, Kryvyi Rih in a few weeks,"-said the commander of the 92nd separate mechanized brigade. Ivan Sirko's cat chieftain Pavel Fedosenko. According to him, the likelihood that Russia will be able to pay off the territories of Donetsk region 70%. The only question is how much time it can take and what harm can Ukraine do.
Despite the fact that Russia has the advantage in shells and live power, Colonel Fedosenko believes that the enemy probably reached its peak. Only a few weeks ago, he says, the Russian infantry with the support of 10-20 units of armored vehicles and tanks was storming every two to three hours. Now they attack only every five days. About 70% of the military involved in such assaults are the former convicts. There are mercenaries from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Cuba and Somalia.
Many soldiers have never participated in hostilities before. However, the Russian troops continue the offensive. Ukraine loses about 20 square kilometers a week. Putin may want to do maximum harm to the 75th anniversary of NATO in July to humiliate the West and force Ukraine to start negotiations.
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