Ukraine-Russia war, “Kiev army counterattacks”: the analysis

The armed forces of Ukraine are trying to regain territories in recent days and, according to a relevant figure from the Pentagon quoted by CNN, “they are able” to reach the target against Russia. It is indicative of what is happening in the Kherson area, where the forces of Kiev continue to fight to regain control of the city, and in the areas northeast of Mykolaiv. According to the source, Washington is currently unable to determine whether the latest Ukrainian actions are part of “a broader operational plan”. In particular, if Ukraine takes control of the Mykolaiv area, it would become even more difficult for Russian troops to reach Kiev from the west. Among other things, there are elements relating to steps backwards that the Russians would have been forced to also north of the capital, with the areas of Bucha and Hostomel destined to return ‘in the balance’ if the trend were to be confirmed. The United States also has “clear evidence” that Russian forces have “deliberately and intentionally targeted civilian infrastructure, hospitals and places of refuge”, the official points out, underlining that there are “indications of behavior by Russian forces that would constitute war crimes “. Russia’s plans are also complicated by the inadequate equipment that penalizes some departments. There is a lack of clothing suitable for the harsh climate, food and fuel supplies are running out in various areas and supplies are complex to say the least. “The US administration is helping to provide evidence for the various investigations that are underway – he adds – but we we see clear evidence that they are committing war crimes through these indiscriminate and intentional attacks on civilian objects and the Ukrainian people. “