Friday marks one month since the start of the Ukrainian offensive in Russia.From the point of view Moscow the situation looks worst in Kursk region. Kiev reported that took control over several dozen towns.
The retired officer attempted to analyze the current situation on the front. General Mick Ryan. The military is an employee of the Lowy Institute. It is a think tank specializing in, among other things, global security.
War in Ukraine: General speaks honestly about the attack in Russia
General Ryan Appreciated Ukrainian Strike in the West Russia. The specialist believes that occupying part of the enemy territory may have importance in diplomacy. Even if not all military objectives are achieved.
It turns out that the retired general has adopted Kiev's point of view. Let us recall that the president Volodymyr Zelensky he argued that the offensive action of his soldiers was aimed at improving negotiating position Ukrainy in case of any peace talks.
In General Ryan's opinion, Kiev wants to act demonstrate the will to fight. – Ukraine will hold onto Russian territory and destroy Russian forces and strategic targets for as long as necessary, the military official predicts.
Donbas. Defeat of Ukrainians? General has no doubts
The presented analysis, however, does not lack critical statements about the Ukrainian army. According to the general, Kiev suffered defeat in the Donetsk regionand defense against the Russian aggressor turned out to be a “fiasco”.
Let us recall, Moscow is advancing in Donbas, occupying smaller towns. Russia sets itself the goal of capturing Pokrovsk, but meets with strong resistance from the defenders.
Sources: “The New York Times”, Unian