Ukraine regains ground in places against Russian troops (Pentagon) – Le Figaro

The Ukrainian army is carrying out counter-offensives which have made it possible, in the South in particular, to regain ground on Russian troops, faced with communication difficulties, assured the Pentagon spokesman on Tuesday. Read alsoWar in Ukraine: 22 hours in a van to deliver food to refugees SEE ALSO – “The Russians do not have the human means to completely overthrow the Ukrainian forces”, according to Alexis Feertchak The Ukrainian soldiers “are now, in certain situations, on the offensive,” John Kirby told CNN, saying they “chase the Russians and push them out of areas where the Russians used to be.” “We know that they have carried out counter-attacks (…) especially in recent days in Mykolaiv,” a key city in southern Ukraine, he added. “We have seen (these territorial gains) increase in recent days” in favor of Ukraine, said John Kirby. “It’s a real proof of their ability to fight according to their plans, adapting and, again, trying to push back the Russian forces.” The latter “do not conduct their operations with the coordination that one would have expected from a modern army”, explained this spokesperson for the American defense. “Their commanders don’t always talk, don’t always coordinate between air and ground forces,” John Kirby told CNN. “We saw tension between the air and land forces over how they supported each other, well or with difficulty,” and the same goes for the navy, he continues. “They have problems with the command and control” of the troops. “Very concretely, they find it difficult to discuss among themselves, and this leads to the use of mobile phones in certain cases”, estimates this American official. And on top of that, “they’re running out of gas, they’re running out of food.” To read also War in Ukraine: “I crossed Russia to bury my dear Tetiana and my children. Today, I am fighting to avenge them” “This is why we believe that we have not observed (recently, editor’s note) any real major advance by the Russians, except in the South”, where they are closer to their base back in Crimea, he added. “So yes, they are in trouble.” Large cities in Ukraine, however, are facing Russian bombardments which have killed hundreds of civilians. SEE ALSO – War in Ukraine: Russia intensifies its naval activities in the northern Black Sea, according to the Pentagon