Russia lacks forces for a strategic breakthrough in Kharkiv region - NATO commander
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Russian troops lack the strength and means to achieve a strategic breakthrough in the Kharkiv region, said Supreme Allied Commander Europe Christopher Cavoli.
Russian troops lack the power to achieve a strategic breakthrough in the Kharkiv region. This was stated during a press conference by Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, Voice of America reports, UNN writes.
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The Russians do not have the necessary numbers to achieve a strategic breakthrough... Moreover, they do not have the skills and capabilities to do so, to operate on the scale necessary to exploit any breakthrough for strategic advantage
The commander of NATO's forces in Europe is confident that the Ukrainian Armed Forces will "hold the line" but acknowledged that the Russians are making some progress, but also suffering some losses.
At the same time, he added that Ukraine should expect a "significant improvement" in the situation with ammunition in the near future.
Recall
The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, said that the active phase of the Russian border operation in Kharkiv region is underway. According to him, the Russians have not achieved significant success, the situation remains tense, but is stabilizing due to efforts to drive the enemy out of Ukraine.
