Ukraine fears that expectations from the Armed Forces’ counteroffensive campaign are overestimated in the world.
Expectations from the counter-offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine may have been overestimated in the world. This was stated by Defense Minister Alexei Reznikov in an interview with The Washington Post.
“Expectations from our counter-offensive campaign are overestimated in the world. Most people are waiting for something very big,” said Reznikov, adding that such expectations can lead to “emotional that disappointment.”
According to the Minister of Defense, the Western partners clearly told him that now they need “the next example of success, because we have to show it to our people.”
“But I can’t tell you what the scale of this victory will be. Ten kilometers, 30 kilometers, 100 kilometers, 200 kilometers?” Reznikov said.
The head of the Ministry of Defense revealed that, according to their plan, the offensive will not only liberate villages and cities, but will also cut the logistics chains of the Russian army and reduce their offensive capabilities.
Reznikov noted that the first attack formation is more than 90% ready for the start of the operation, but some specific units are still completing training programs abroad.
Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview that Ukrainian soldiers will be ready for a counteroffensive when Ukraine receives all the weapons agreed upon by the allies. In particular, the timing may also depend on weather conditions, as the ground along the front line is not seasonally wet.
During the expected counter-offensive, he will consider the conquest of any Ukrainian territory a success.
“I can’t tell you which cities, which borders are a significant success for us, and which are ordinary… just because I don’t want to prepare Russia for how, in what directions, where and when are we going,” said the president..
As you know, Ukraine is preparing for a counter-offensive. President Volodymyr Zelensky said this on May 4. He also promised “some bad news” for Russians following his international trips.
Earlier, the head of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mark Milley, assessed the readiness of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for a counter-offensive. According to him, the Ukrainian army has everything needed for this.
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Source: korrespondent
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