The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces expressed concern over Russia’s use of naval surface drones to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mark Milley.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to keep Bakhmut under control, fierce fighting continues in the area of Vugledar and Maryinka, and previously lost positions have been restored, said the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhnyi during a telephone conversation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States, General Mark.
“The most tense situation today is in the Donetsk direction, here the enemy carries out up to 50 attacks every day. Fierce battles continue in the Vugledar and Maryinka areas. We are reliably holding the defense. In some areas of the front, we managed to regain previously lost positions and gain a foothold there. Despite the constant pressure enemy. , we continue to keep Bakhmut under control and take measures to stabilize the front line around this city,” Zaluzhny said.
He emphasized that the key to success on the battlefield is effective firepower, which requires an appropriate amount of weapons and ammunition.
Zaluzhny told Milli about the consequences of the last massive missile attack by the enemy, he emphasized the importance of anti-aircraft defense.
The commander-in-chief expressed concern over Russia’s use of maritime surface drones, which threatens civilian shipping in the Black Sea.
War news – Russia went on the offensive
The day before, the Institute for the Study of War stated the beginning of a new Russian offensive on the Luhansk region. This is consistent with intelligence data, which noted that Putin ordered the capture of Donbas by March.
According to the expert Vladyslav Seleznyov, the offensive is currently underway in five directions of the Ukrainian front. This is the direction to Kupyansk, Liman, battles in the area of Bakhmut, Avdiyivka and the Vugledarsky direction.
In recent weeks, politicians and experts have been actively discussing the goals of future Russian operations. The Ministry of Defense, for example, did not rule out that the Kremlin would try to launch a major offensive before February 24, the anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
At the same time, the CIA stated that the critical period in the Russian-Ukrainian war will last at least six months.
The West, in turn, focused during this time on transferring more powerful weapons to Ukraine, including tanks and long-range projectiles. Kyiv also hopes to receive modern fighter jets from European countries for a counteroffensive.
