The offensive of the Russians/Photo from open sources the pace of the offensive in Ukraine in order to “avoid civilian casualties.” Experts assure that the Russians continue the Soviet tactics – they cynically and massively kill civilians.
A military expert, researcher of the Conflict Intelligence Team (a group of independent investigators) Kirill Mikhailov told Channel 24 about this.
What is known about Shoigu's statement? According to Russian media, Sergei Shoigu at a meeting of the CSTO Council of Defense Ministers said that Russia allegedly slows down the offensive in Ukraine in order to “avoid civilian casualties and allow people to evacuate.”
He also lied again that Russian troops allegedly did not strike at civilian infrastructure where civilians could be.
The Russians switched to Soviet technology
According to a military expert, if the Russians are actually “slowing down the offensive” for some reason, then this may be due to the fact that they are trying save their remaining committed forces .
After all, blitzkrieg carries certain dangers. We saw what exactly happened to the Russian columns advancing rapidly in February and March. In addition, the Kremlin does not want to declare martial law or mobilization,” said Kirill Mikhailov. to destroy everything on the offensive line with artillery and aircraft. And only then the infidels will occupy it.
As the expert explained, the Russians still have heavy losses, but it is easier for them to destroy a city or village than to storm it.
According to Kirill Mikhailov, propagandists and other Russians justify Shoigu with these words.
Russians cannot fight in any other way – only massively kill civilians . In particular, we see that they are destroying bridges so that people cannot be evacuated,” the military expert replied.
He added that a mutiny in Russia should not be expected. But it is possible if there is real economic destruction, instability and uncontrolled protests.
Mikhailov about the tactics of Russians and officials who did not know about the war before February 24:
What is the situation at the front: the latest news from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
- North direction – The Russians continue to actively strengthen the border in the Bryansk and Kursk regions. Rashists continue to shell the border areas of the Sumy and Chernihiv regions.
- Slobozhanska direction– the enemy is trying to hold the previously occupied positions. The Russians are shelling the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the hope of holding back their counteroffensive. Near the village of Ternov, the Resists, with the support of artillery, tried to attack, but had no success.
- Donetsk region – the enemy tried to break through the defenses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and reach the administrative borders of the Luhansk region. Russia throws the main efforts in the direction of Bakhmut. The enemy fired at Liman from artillery, but did not go on the offensive. Near Slavyansk, the enemy is trying to hold their positions, conducting reconnaissance and creating conditions for the resumption of offensive operations.
- Luhansk region – the enemy again tried to break into Severodonetsk with the support of artillery. The Rashists were not successful, suffered losses and retreated. The Russians also launched an offensive in the Bakhmut area, the attack failed.
- The Black and Azov Seas – the Russians block shipping, isolate combat zones and launch missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.
