How the Ukrainian offensive could proceed – and what its success depends on

Ukrainian tank

A Ukrainian offensive could succeed with several weapon systems in combination, say military experts.

(Photo: Reuters)

Berlin There is wild speculation and at best indications as to when a Ukrainian counter-offensive against the Russian invaders should take place. Analysts are certain, however, when it comes to the question of when it can take place.

Because the weather is a reasonably reliable variable – and shows that maneuvers with heavy weapons such as tanks can now be carried out on a large scale again. From mid-April, the ground, which had softened over the winter months, is so dry again that heavy military vehicles no longer get stuck in the mud.

When exactly, the Ukrainian command wants to decide “at the very last moment,” said Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, recently in an ARD interview. However, more details can be said about the state of preparation on both sides, as well as about the possible course of action and the chances of success. Here are the most important questions and answers:

How is Ukraine prepared?

Read on now

Get access to this and every other article in the

Web and in our app free of charge for 4 weeks.

Further

Read on now

Get access to this and every other article in the

web and in our app.

Further

source site-12