Ants Kiviselg, Head of the Estonian Defence Forces Intelligence Centre, predicts that Ukraine must have interaction in heavy defensive battles within the months forward until peace talks advance.
Supply: Estonian public broadcaster ERR, as reported by European Pravda
Particulars: Kiviselg famous that Russian forces have lately managed to make minor advances in direction of Ukrainian positions.
The primary space of the Russian offensive on the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad entrance is now virtually encircled. "The availability strains of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are below heavy strain, and it’s inconceivable to carry these settlements for lengthy below such situations," Kiviselg stated.
He added that final week, Russian troops additionally intensified assaults on the Vovchansk and Kupiansk fronts in Kharkiv Oblast, close to Siversk in Donetsk Oblast, and close to Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
The escalation is linked to worsening climate, which limits Ukraine's drone operations, Kiviselg famous.
Quote: "Finally, Ukrainian forces are below extreme strain, and Russia has achieved native tactical features. Furthermore, Russia nonetheless maintains superiority in manpower, artillery, ammunition and gear."
Particulars: Kiviselg added that the scenario in Ukraine stays tough, and the course of the negotiations earlier than winter takes on specific significance.
Quote: "If the talks don’t lead to a breakthrough acceptable to Ukraine, the frontline scenario will stay extraordinarily tense, and Ukrainian troops must have interaction in heavy defensive battles within the coming months."
Background:
- The Estonian Ministry of Defence beforehand predicted that the Ukrainian cities of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast may fall in December below strain from Russian forces.
- Estonian intelligence additionally warned that through the upcoming winter, Russia will intensify strikes on Ukraine's crucial vitality infrastructure, in search of to inflict most harm on the civilian inhabitants.
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