According to Freuding “Russia “now has the military initiative on all fronts, in all regions,” including Donbasswhich became the center of hostilities a few months ago. As the general emphasized, Moscow has sent huge resources of people and equipment to the region. Despite this – according to the military – heavy losses are visible Russian forces – up to 2 thousand soldiers per day.
Pokrovsk. The German general indicated when the Russians would occupy the city
For Ukrainy the most difficult situation occurs in the region located in the Donetsk Oblast Pokrovskaya – said Freuding. As he noted, the city located in the east is a key one transport hub for the Ukrainian army. “I think so Pokrovsk will have to be abandoned at the end of the year or in early 2025“- he admitted.
Despite the evacuation order, several thousand Ukrainian civilians still remain in the city and did not want to leave their homes.
War in Ukraine. Germany reveals the Russian army's plan
The German general also predicts an escalation of hostilities in the Russian region Kursk Oblastwhich since August 6 has been partially controlled by Ukrainian forces. Fighters on the side of Russia were also deployed in this region North Korean troops.
Back in October, Estonian military intelligence reported that Ukrainian forces might be forced to leave Pokrovsk by the end of this year. Germany they see signs that Russian army wants to achieve such capabilities by 2029 that it will be able to carry out a new aggression, including: on country NATO – Freuding revealed earlier.