KIVSHARIVKA, Ukraine — Not far from this village on the east bank of the Oskil River, Ukrainian forces have hit a wall of Russian resistance as they try to extend a counteroffensive that just two months ago was sweeping across nearby lands at a stunning clip.
The victories have put Kyiv on the front foot, boosting morale and expectations of further success. Ukraine has every incentive to press on with its counteroffensive and retake as much occupied land as possible while Russia is still reeling from personnel shortages and command woes. The Pentagon has vowed to continue arming Kyiv alongside European allies for “as long as it takes.”
Russia may be too weak to seize the offensive but Moscow has managed to bolster its defenses to some degree, while also unleashing a relentless bombing campaign on critical Ukrainian infrastructure. Austin said he didn’t want to presuppose what was possible for the Ukrainian force, noting that it was up to Kyiv to decide on a good time to negotiate. Officials in Ukraine and elsewhere have warned against any peace talks that would give Moscow breathing room at this juncture.
In the immediate future, Ukraine is likely to continue offensive operations but at a reduced scale, analysts said. Another sprawling Ukrainian counteroffensive — such as an attempt to push south from the city of Zaporizhzhia to sever Russian supply lines — could be difficult to execute quickly on the heels of recent gains and in the current weather.
Fighting is likely to continue despite the adverse winter conditions, as Ukraine looks to press its advantage before even more mobilized Russian soldiers show up to bolster Moscow’s defenses. On a recent day in the Kherson region, Capt. Andriy Pidlisnyy, whose unit was among those advancing down to the Dnieper River during the recent counteroffensive, said it was difficult to fathom how to continue pushing the Russians back now that the front line has settled along the river.
As the conflict settles into a war of attrition, each side is attempting to bolster its forces, equipment, and ammunition.
Sad resolution can’t be found . Pray for peace soon on.
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Send Patriot battteries,more Himars,and missiles from Nato to defeat Putin big' armee'this means England,France,Germany,Italy,Spain supposed the best armies in Europe
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Weapons and resources from twenty six countries against one ? I think is not a fair fight
SEE TOUGH SOLDIERS DUKE IT OUT IN THE THEATER OF WAR, FUCK YEAH Media is so weird
With Democrats continuing to launder money through Ukraine. To date, each death (Ukrainian and Russian) has netted Democrats approximately $100,000.00.
Con el apoyo de toda la Ota, ppalmente EEUU q han dado toneladas de equipos, dólares, inteligencia etc y aún así impresionan al mundo. Q mundo más simple.
Both sides need to be open to peace talks. I’m sure Ukraine doesn’t want to cede any more cities to Russia, but if it means saving lives and putting an end to this, it’s something they should consider
Recapture Crimea
Ukrainian forces have impressed the world or is it the West...the west is not the world mind you!!
Fight fight fight until the European union becomes beggars union
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