Several reports predict that Kyiv is likely gearing up for a spring offensive to regain Russian-occupied territory.
this month. Meanwhile, officials estimate Russia's total casualties have reached up to 200,000 troops.
"It will be unpopular to say this, but I will: The UA is good & is combat savvy. But like RU at the beginning of the war, they're not 10 feet tall," Hertling continued on Twitter."They must now execute large scale missions: Deliberate attacks & combined arms breaches. Very tough!" "In the offense, UA's army will be both terrain & force oriented, depending on *where* they strike," he added, providing a list of steps that Kyiv's troops will have to take"to execute very tough offensive missions."The retired general also noted that Russia will likely defend its current positions against a Ukrainian offensive"from prepared positions," adding that Moscow will likely"willingly sacrifice soldiers" in their counteroffensives.
"UA will regain additional ground, but the spring offensive won't be a 'war winner,'" Hertling concluded."UKR [Ukraine] will need more support."
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