About the current situation on the front in Ukraine The experts of the French Le Figaro write. According to analysts, the last months forced Ukrainian generals to develop new scenarios of combat activities. The Russian pressure was so strong that it was decided to carry out counterattacks that led to the slowdown of the offensive.
War in Ukraine. Ukrainians take control
“Ukrainian progress is not impressive, but the capture of two or even three small villages: Kołmakowa, Czerskka Konopel and Fanasiejwka, improves the position of Ukrainians on the curve of Kurskiwhich is a key issue in the perspective of future peace conversations with Russians and Americans, “it was written.
As another example of a place where the offensive activities of the Russians remained the direction of Pokrowski is temporarily suspended.
“For ten days The Russian offensive in this direction is stalled. The Ukrainians conducted several counterattacks, rebuilding resistance points in three villages: udle, boiler and squeaky. In the latter, they again won, at least temporarily, the coal mine No. 3, which was occupied by the Russians in mid -December ” – we read.
“Kyiv faces a dilemma”
Analyzing the current situation on the front, military experts drew attention to The cost of the Ukrainian army during the counterpartial activities. In their opinion, counterattack attempts are very limited in time and this type of strategy will not be able to continue.
“Kyiv faces a dilemma: mobile or durable defense. However, in the context of the war, which this conflict became, taking into account the state of exhaustion of Ukraine, these counterattacks are not a long -term strategy. In the short term, they constitute a very useful springboard for Ukrainians and allow Kiev strengthen your position in the case of future peace conversations” – summarized.