The Ukrainian Armed Forces are preparing for a potentially large-scale counteroffensive if enemy lines are breached, according to reports summarized by El Pais. The prospect hinges on assembling significant manpower, armored vehicles, and air support to break through fortified defenses and regain initiative on the battlefield. The outlet notes that NATO allies have decided to emphasize heavy armored equipment as a key element of any push to overcome defensive positions and to supply frontline troops with necessary demolition tools and explosives for fortifications and obstacles.
El Pais highlights that the United States has already dispatched armored vehicles designed to improve mobility and protection for units operating under dangerous conditions, including MRAPs and M-60-type platforms, along with tracked recovery and logistics vehicles. The report also references German contributions, such as bridge-layer vehicles specifically engineered to create crossing points over difficult terrain and minefields, which can dramatically shorten supply routes and allow armored formations to maneuver. Additionally, there is mention of Leopard tanks from Finland that have been adapted to navigate through minefield corridors, enhancing breakthrough capabilities in restricted areas.
Alexander Perendzhiev, identified as a former military analyst and associate professor at the Department of Political Analysis and Socio-Psychological Processes at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, is quoted in the piece discussing the potential for a counteroffensive that could be supported by psychological operations aimed at influencing morale and decision-making on the battlefield. The analysis suggests that information timing and perception could play a critical role alongside conventional force deployment in shaping outcomes of high-stakes engagements.