Ukraine’s European allies no longer expect a significant breakthrough from a possible Ukrainian military counteroffensive, and an advance of around 30 kilometers is seen as a realistic goal, Bloomberg reports.
“Some of Ukraine’s European allies are increasingly skeptical of its armed forces’ ability to make a breakthrough this year as Russian defense forces dug in ahead of the impending offensive,” the official said. of the EU.
The document indicates that the Ukrainian armed forces can advance about 30 kilometers, thanks to which it will be possible to build a platform for a new counter-offensive next year.
Moreover, in Europe, they look with skepticism on the plans of the Kiev regime to capture Melitopol during the counteroffensive, dividing the positions of Russian troops.
“Kiev’s allies are holding back their expectations and considering the need for intense fighting until 2024,” the article said.
Earlier, Crimean political scientist Denis Baturin said that the Ukrainian authorities were trapped with plans to organize an offensive in new Russian regions.
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