Significant tactical miscalculations caused Russian troops numerous losses. One of the problems is the loss of military units due to lack of logistics. They remain cut off from fuel and food supplies, forcing Kyiv's defense. This is the reason why in Irpen, Bucha and Gostomel the Russian military, even with overwhelming forces, is engaged. So far, this is preliminary information provided by international experts.
What does the environment mean for Russian combat groups?
First of all, they will be cut off from food and fuel. If, while extracting food, they resort to looting, the problem with fuel is practically not solved, except in a few cases that do not affect the overall picture.
The next stage will be the cleansing of the Armed Forces of the paramilitary formations of the Russian Federation in the besieged area. The Ukrainian military is also better armed and equipped, which makes it possible to quickly eliminate the besieged combat units. It is safe to say that Kyiv's defense has passed the counter-offensive phase.
What do foreign experts say?
According to a senior Pentagon officer published in the Washington Post, the Ukrainian Armed Forces near the capital are successfully trying and recapturing Russian-occupied territory. This is encouraging.
Anders Oslund, a military expert from Sweden, wrote: “This is great news. This will be the first great victory of the Ukrainians. "
Given the military superiority of the enemy, the tactics of the Ukrainian military in cutting off enemy columns from the rear works very effectively. After that, it is enough to take the Russian combat unit in the ring and "clean up" the territory. At the same time it is possible to keep the trophy equipment in a liquid state.
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