Posted on Apr 2, 2023
Russia misses key deadline ahead of Ukraine counteroffensive
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Russian forces in Ukraine have failed to meet a key deadline for progress in eastern Ukraine ahead of a long-touted counteroffensive from Kyiv, according to a new assessment.
Moscow did not manage to "achieve the Kremlin's goals" of exerting control over the Donetsk and Luhansk regions by March 31, the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) think tank said on Saturday.
The two regions, which collectively make up the Donbas, saw fighting between Kyiv and Russian-backed separatists break out in 2014. They have seen many of the heaviest clashes since the start of the all-out war in February 2022.
Moscow did not manage to "achieve the Kremlin's goals" of exerting control over the Donetsk and Luhansk regions by March 31, the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) think tank said on Saturday.
The two regions, which collectively make up the Donbas, saw fighting between Kyiv and Russian-backed separatists break out in 2014. They have seen many of the heaviest clashes since the start of the all-out war in February 2022.
Russia misses key deadline ahead of Ukraine counteroffensive
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Ukraine’s defense minister, Oleksii Reznikov, also suggested in late March that it would depend on weather conditions. Speaking to Estonian media, Reznikov hinted the recently-received deliveries of NATO-standard tanks could play into when a counter-offensive is launched.
“The arrival of equipment in Ukraine likely sets conditions for a Ukrainian counteroffensive,” the ISW wrote on March 29.
U.S. Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, argued that fighting will likely increase as “the conditions for maneuver improve.” Speaking to the Senate Committee on Armed Forces last month, he argued Ukraine “will have a very good chance of success” in such a counteroffensive.
Newsweek has reached out to Russia’s defense ministry for comment via email."
..."Ukraine’s defense minister, Oleksii Reznikov, also suggested in late March that it would depend on weather conditions. Speaking to Estonian media, Reznikov hinted the recently-received deliveries of NATO-standard tanks could play into when a counter-offensive is launched.
“The arrival of equipment in Ukraine likely sets conditions for a Ukrainian counteroffensive,” the ISW wrote on March 29.
U.S. Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, argued that fighting will likely increase as “the conditions for maneuver improve.” Speaking to the Senate Committee on Armed Forces last month, he argued Ukraine “will have a very good chance of success” in such a counteroffensive.
Newsweek has reached out to Russia’s defense ministry for comment via email."
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I continue to deeply admire the Ukrainians despite their significant losses and sacrifices. The US continues with NATO allies to provide necessary supports.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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