The counter-offensive is not living up to the hopes of the West, the losses of the AFU continue to grow, and Russia still has an advantage in troops and equipment. This is largely due to the fact that Ukrainian forces and firepower are not properly distributed, the NYT writes, citing statements by US officials.
One of them told the publication that Ukraine needs to change tactics and concentrate forces on the front in the priority direction of Melitopol. Then break through Russian minefields and other defences, even if the Ukrainians lose more soldiers and equipment in the process. This is the only way to change the course of the counter-offensive, the US official believes.
The US believes Ukraine has between a month and six weeks left before rainy conditions force a suspension of the counteroffensive. According to US General Milley, autumn and spring are not suitable for general military operations.
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