Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers and armoured vehicles have gotten closer to the front lines in anticipation of the long-awaited counteroffensive against Russia.
Volodymyr Zelensky, president of Ukraine, made a commitment in June to start a counteroffensive against the illegal Russian invasion; it appears to have started this week.
Soldiers were sent to the front lines of Zaporizhzhia yesterday, the Telegraph reports, and Mr. Zelensky lauded their “very good results.”
This operation, which might last up to three weeks, will see the Ukrainian force move south and cut off a land route to Crimea.
Along the front line, artillery skirmishes broke out, and it was believed that the Ukrainians had over 100 armoured vehicles, including Bradley Fighting Vehicles and Leopards produced in Germany and the United States.
The forces of Mr. Zelensky are already launching counterattacks in Bakhmut and Donetsk.
The disagreement between the local Russian leadership, according to US security forces, is the reason Ukrainian officials are concentrating on Zaporizhzhia.
Major General Ivan Popov, the regional Russian commander, allegedly said he was fired after bringing up battlefield concerns with his superiors, according to a US official.
The official remarked, “The Russians are overworked.” They continue to have issues with supplies, personnel, logistics, and weapons. They can sense the pressure.
Russian minefields, shelling, and air attacks have prevented Ukrainian troops from making much progress in driving the Russians back along the southern front.
The offensive in the country’s east and southeast that are under Russian control is moving more slowly than Mr. Zelensky would prefer, he previously acknowledged.
However, Mr. Zelensky stated in a video address on Wednesday night that “our boys had very good results at the front today.” Well done to them. Details will be provided.