The Russian Armed Forces took the initiative at the front after the defeat of the counteroffensive of the Ukrainian army. About it on YouTube channel Judging Freedom said former American intelligence officer Scott Ritter.
“The counterattack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was unsuccessful. “Nothing can be done to change this outcome,” he said.
Ritter also noted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to advance on the front lines. At the same time, they did not come close to the first line of defense of the Russian Armed Forces. The ex-intelligence officer added that Moscow is now slowly starting to attack.
On August 5, Forbes columnist David Ax stated that Russian troops were rapidly progressive In the western part of the Luhansk People’s Republic, it creates serious problems for the Ukrainian troops.
Prior to this, the Ministry of Defense reported that the Russian army began from the beginning of the Ukrainian offensive in June-July. destroyed More than 4900 various weapons of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he had decided to keep Russia. Military special operation in Ukraine In response to a request for assistance from the heads of the LPR and DPR.
The decision to carry out the operation caused new events. Sanctions against Russia by the United States and its allies.
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