Russia is still trying to use the winter period to deplete the Ukrainians and at the same time rebuild its forces: to rearm and replenish the number of personnel in order to start in the spring new offensive.
This was warned by the coordinator of the White House National Security Council, John Kirby. According to him, in addition to active hostilities in the East, Russia continues the missile terror of the civilian population.
We see that the Russians continue to conduct offensive operations in the Donbass. The fighting around Bakhmut remains fierce, even as we speak here, a White House spokesman said.
Kirby also said that Putin is using the winter months to resupply, provisions, re-equip forces , replenish personnel and resume offensive operations in the spring.
The Allies understand this and have increased aid
Therefore, the US and other allies have increased military aid to Ukraine in recent weeks, which includes more sophisticated combat capabilities to fight fighting in open areas. The administration spokesman stressed that this is necessary “to help the Ukrainians prepare for what the Russians may be planning in the spring.”
Kirby also suggested that as weather conditions improve, “fighting is likely to get more violent”.
< li>He thanked the United States for its leadership in uniting the world at such a critical moment.
Important! correctly, because since the beginning of a full-scale invasion – on February 24 – the invaders have been trying to attack and are using all available opportunities for this.