The Ukrainian armed forces, due to its gradation and advanced use of weapons, could not pass the defense of the Russian troops. Such an opinion in an interview “Lente.ru” military observer referred to retired colonel Viktor Litovkin.
According to him, the Russian defense is built according to all the rules of military science, it is staggered and several lines. In front of the leading edge, a defensive support zone was created, which is a large area with minefields.
In addition, Russian fighters also placed fire bags. If the Armed Forces of Ukraine enter this area, a powerful fire attack will be made on them. Traps were also created for Ukrainian tanks, where they could fall and get stuck.
The Colonel said that in order to overcome such a defense, special penetration methods should be used and soldiers should be sent to the rear, and that the Ukrainian Armed Forces would not be able to achieve this.
Litovkin also reminded that the Ukrainian troops could not gain an advantage in the air.
Robert Briger, previously chairman of the European Union Military Committee declarationHe said that Ukraine’s counter-offensive since June has not brought any progress to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In this context, he warned Kiev’s western allies not to expect Ukrainian forces to break through Russian defensive lines and urged them to consider the limited number of Ukrainian brigades.
Formerly a fighter of the Armed Forces of Ukraine declaration About the misunderstanding of the causes of the conflict in Ukraine.