Ukraine’s top commander acknowledged Sunday in a rare admission that the country’s chances of victory were deteriorating, saying the military had to withdraw from front-line positions in the war against Russia, NBC News reported. Stated.
The United States is in the process of providing military aid to Kiev after US President Joe Biden signed a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine last week.Kiev is losing ground on the front lines of the war as Ukrainian army commander Oleksandr Shirskiy says recovered Russian forces continue to achieve “tactical successes” Said. (Related: Ukrainian officials doubt Biden administration’s ability to quickly send major arms aid amid Russian advance)
“In an effort to seize the strategic initiative and break through the front lines, the enemy concentrated his main forces in several directions, creating a significant advantage in forces and means. , and have achieved tactical success,” Silschiky wrote on Telegram, as translated by NBC News.
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, General Oleksandr Shirushkyi, reported on April 28 that Ukrainian forces had withdrawn from Berdich (northwest of Avdiivka) and Seminivka (west of Avdiivka) to positions further west to maintain Ukrainian personnel. 🧵 https://t.co/3WiofU9VTY pic.twitter.com/SuA4VU7TOf
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Ukrainian troops were forced to withdraw from three villages in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, NBC reported. This step was taken to “protect the lives and health of the defenders,” Shirshiky wrote.
Russia is sending up to four brigades to the region and is launching new offensive operations west of Mariinka and Avdiivka, cities that fell to Russian forces in February, Shirschiky said.
“In general, the enemy achieved some tactical successes in these areas, but was unable to gain operational advantages,” Shirschiky said, adding that Kiev is trying to procure military equipment “as soon as possible”. He pointed out that he is working with partners.
$60 billion foreign aid package approved by US Congress and Biden last week It contains Approximately $14 billion in direct purchases of arms and ammunition through the Department of Defense’s Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. At least $23 billion would be earmarked to replenish the U.S. arms stockpile and could be transferred to foreign allies through the president’s withdrawal authority.
Some defense experts worry that while the aid is likely to strengthen Ukraine’s defense posture, it is unlikely to move the country closer to a military victory over Russia. Although Russia has suffered huge losses in manpower, its military has largely recovered and weapons production is running at full capacity.
“I don’t think there will be enough funding in this bill, or in any larger bill, for Ukraine to achieve its goal of retaking all of its territory or to launch a sustained offensive.” Defense Priorities Policy Director Benjamin Friedman said. he previously told the Daily Caller News Foundation. “So in some ways, even if we give them more weapons, it’s beyond their comprehension to move forward.”
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