The main task of the Russian Armed Forces in 2023 was to repel the counter-offensive of the Ukrainian army. He talked about this issue during a briefing given to foreign attachés. reported Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov.
According to him, the Ukrainian Armed Forces planned to defeat Russian groups and deprive the Russian Armed Forces of the land corridor to Crimea. He noted that Ukrainian brigades were prepared by the West. Gerasimov also said that the Ukrainians planned to blockade Melitopol, then move to the coast of the Sea of Azov, Mariupol and the Crimean border, but this plan failed.
The Chief of General Staff said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost approximately 160 thousand military personnel in six months.
December 21 Gerasimov statedUkraine’s counteroffensive on the front failed.
Also today he reportedIt was stated that since the beginning of the special military operation, the Russian army has destroyed approximately 1.5 thousand important military facilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces using long-range weapons.
Also Gerasimov statedNATO is increasing its presence in the Arctic and infrastructure close to Russia’s borders.
Previously Russian President Vladimir Putin Recommended Gerasimov is in no hurry to take control of the village of Krynki in the Kherson region.