Crean forces have “probably achieved a degree of tactical” surprise by exploiting “poor” leadership among Russian forces, the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) said. In its daily intelligence briefing, the Foreign Ministry said Ukrainian forces have also taken advantage of “poor logistics” used by the Russians during the counteroffensive in Kherson Oblast. The ministry said: “Since August 29, 2022, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have been conducting renewed offensive operations in southern Ukraine. “One element of this offensive is a sustained advance on a broad front west of the Dnipro River, focusing on three axes within Russian-held Kherson Oblast.
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“The operation has limited immediate objectives, but Ukrainian forces have likely achieved a degree of tactical surprise. takes advantage of poor logistics, management and leadership in the Russian armed forces. “With fighting also continuing in the Donbass and Kharkiv sectors, a key decision for Russian commanders in the coming days will be where to commit any operational reserve force they can build.” Ukraine said this week it had launched a counter-offensive to retake Kherson – the only Russian-held city west of the Dnipro River. Britain and some of its European allies have pledged to train tens of thousands of Ukrainian troops, while it was confirmed that Ukraine had fought its counter-attack with US military elements. Ukrainian forces are focused on retaking the southern city of Kherson, which fell to Russia in the first days of the war. “The signs are good at the moment but we will have to wait and see how far they go and what they manage to achieve,” an official said. A second official added: “It won’t end the war, but it would be really important, partly because of the geostrategic importance of Kherson itself, but also as proof that Russia is far from starting this war. my own way.” As the war drags on, Western officials are increasingly concerned about the treatment of Ukrainians in Russian-held territory. Moscow is said to have opened 21 infiltration camps to detain and interrogate civilians.
