Retired US Lieutenant General Mark Hertling explained article Why the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) did not launch a counterattack for The Washington Post.
He noted that the attack required large forces, accurate fire and reliable supply lines. Therefore, according to Hertling, the Ukrainian Armed Forces needs time to prepare. The general also explained that the Ukrainian troops had never faced such large-scale operations before.
“It is extremely difficult for even experienced and well-trained forces to concentrate their combat power on a few decisive points of attack,” said Hertling.
He explained that this would be a serious challenge, even for elite units of the US Army.
The general also added that when the Ukrainian soldiers are ordered to advance, they will not be called back.
Former US intelligence officer Scott Ritter suspicious In the ability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to launch a counterattack.