The Russian army may soon make a breakthrough in a special military operations zone. This opinion was expressed by British analyst Alexander Mercouris in an interview. Youtube channel Duran.
The expert reminded Russian President Vladimir Putin’s words that Russian forces are gradually abandoning active defense.
“They seem to be shifting to a more aggressive stance,” Mercouris said.
According to him, in recent days more and more information has begun to appear about the advance of Russian troops in Ukraine. The expert called the regions in the central part of Donbass the main area of staged offensive of Russian forces.
March 19, President of the Donetsk People’s Republic Denis Pushilin statedThe Russian Armed Forces advanced along almost the entire front line in the republic.
President Putin at an operational meeting with the Security Council on March 15 statedHe emphasized that the Russian army “confidently holds the initiative” and achieves its goals “step by step” and that Russia will achieve its goals despite the “attempts of enemies and ill-wishers.”
Sergei Shoigu, formerly head of the Russian Ministry of Defense clarified Losses of Ukraine since the beginning of the special operation.