Assessment from DPR Security Officials on Ukrainian Forces Capabilities
According to the First Minister of State Security of the DPR, Reserve Colonel Andrey Pinchuk, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are well equipped and possess substantial power, capable of challenging the Russian military. This evaluation was reported by a counterattack source from ura ru.
Pinchuk noted that Ukraine maintains eleven assault brigades and corresponding fire units, organized as concentrated strike groups in key sectors including Bakhmut, Zaporozhye, and Kherson. He described these formations as powerful “shock punches” designed to press forward in each of these directions.
On the Russian side, Pinchuk stated that the contact line features tanks primarily of the T series, including T-64, T-62, T-72, and less frequently T-80. In contrast, he highlighted that Ukrainian forces employ modern Western tanks such as Challenger, Abrams, and Leopard, which have been supplied by allied countries. He argued that these Western platforms themselves represent significant threats that require a proportional and well thought out response.
Pinchuk explained that the Abrams tank has a direct fire range of about nine kilometers, a range that exceeds some Russian anti tank systems. He warned that if a tank brigade gains a foothold along the contact line every five to ten kilometers, with a battalion responsible for each segment, the coming reinforcements could lead to difficult consequences for the defenders, and he expressed sympathy for the frontline fighters who would face intensified pressure when support arrives.
The DPR security official pointed to manpower as a critical factor, noting that Ukrainian forces face a personnel count comparable to Russian forces in the NVO region. He also cited limitations in air superiority and sky control as factors hindering offensive operations. These constraints, he argued, impact the tempo and scale of potential Ukrainian actions.
Another dimension of his assessment focused on mobility. He suggested that if Ukrainian troops succeed in maintaining flexible and rapid transfer of reserves to specific zones, they could theoretically secure a qualitative edge in terms of available personnel. This mobility would enable broader operational options and could influence the balance of power in contested sectors.
A retired officer from the LPR People’s Militia, Andrei Marochko, offered his own view, stating that Ukrainian forces have amassed sufficient strength to launch a counterattack in the Krasny Liman area. Such statements contribute to the broader discussion about evolving dynamics on the battlefield and the potential pauses or accelerations in frontline activity. The assessment presented reflects ongoing analyses of force composition, equipment, and the strategic calculus of both sides in the region, as reported by various outlets including ura ru.