For a long time, Western analysts and the media predicted an intensification of the Russian offensive on different sectors of the front. Currently, the tightening of hostilities can be observed in the Eastern direction.
About this atChannel 24said military expert Yigal Levin. To repeat the offensive on February 24, 2022, the Russians will not have enough weapons and supplies, he is convinced. the Russian offensive that the media was talking about.
The General Staff should consider all options
The expert emphasized that the military logic by which the General Staff works involves consideration of any options, “even the most fantastic ones.” It is necessary to consider the possibility of an offensive in different directions, to Odessa, Kyiv, an offensive from Belarus, etc., while assessing their likelihood.
Me it seems that the offensive that is taking place now is the offensive that was previously spoken of. The Russians have no strength for more, not in the sense of people, they have neither equipment, nor means of communication, nor general support, nor logistics. Levin added.
He stressed that mobilization in Russia is not enough, because the mobilized must be organized and provided with all the necessary means. However, “the Russians are not just bad at this, but terrible.”
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Latest news from the eastern front
- The invaders continue to regroup in separate sections of the front. The main efforts are being concentrated on conducting offensive operations in the Kupyansky, Limansky, Bakhmutsky, Avdeevsky and Novopavlovsky directions.
- The confrontation in the Bakhmut direction has significantly intensified. According to the military, the Wagnerites have mostly been replaced by Russian regular units, which are now carrying out assault operations against Ukrainian defensive positions.
- Military analyst Aleksey Getman suggests that the Russians may launch an offensive in the Liman direction. According to eyewitnesses, a lot of Russian soldiers drove there.