Retired U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter reacted in a story. Sputnik To the words of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky that the Armed Forces of Ukraine need a little more time to launch a counterattack.
The question is: when will Ukraine think it has enough forces to conduct a successful offensive operation? asked.
For him, the answer would be “never”.
Ritter said that there is a shortage of troops in Kiev and that the nine military brigades trained in NATO member countries will not achieve the desired results.
Also, according to the intelligence officer, Russia has adapted to the armament of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, for example, to the HIMARS systems. The Russian army is also successfully using drones on the battlefield.
Retired British General Richard Shirreff gave an ideaA counterattack may not be enough for Ukraine to achieve its goals.
Former Ukrainian Major General Sergei Krivonos declaration About the advantages of the Russian army over the Armed Forces of Ukraine.