The first is that "they mustn't lose," he adds. "We're seeing the overtures at the moment."īell explains that there are three objectives Kyiv will likely want to achieve with its much-vaunted offensive. Speaking to Sky News, Sean Bell said it looks as though counterattacks have "at least started," with mixed progress reported. Ukraine's counteroffensive appears to have begun - and it'll be a battle Kyiv cannot afford to lose, a military analyst has said. Stretch target will be to break through Russian defences and gather momentum.Demonstrate to West - and Ukrainians - that they can prevail over larger Russian forces.Next aim will be to push back Russian forces.And bolster Russia hopes of a new counter-offensive.If Ukraine suffered high casualties and made no progress, could impact adversely on Ukrainian morale.What will be Ukraine's ambitions - given high stakes! But, if/when breakthrough, that is when Ukrainian momentum should prevail.Also tackling established Russian defences which slow progress.Ukraine can expect to suffer significant casualties on offensive.
And, some areas of footage appear to have been doctored.But, as ever, Russia footage very grainy and difficult to verify.Including tanks and armoured fighting vehicles.Russia also claims it has destroyed loads of West-supplied military equipment.All part of the ongoing Information War.And Russian MILBLOGGERS have also been significantly less positive about Russian performance.But, UK MoD has confirmed Ukraine is making some progress on some areas of the front-line.He is also claiming Ukrainian forces are failing, while Russia is is inflicting heavy casualties Putin claims that Russian defences are standing firm.Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian offensive has started.Sky's military analyst, Sean Bell, here gives his thoughts on what each side of the conflict wants to achieve.
0 kommentar(er)
