According to the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, the counterattack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) has proven to be successful for Russia, rather than for Kiev. Zakharova made this statement in her Telegram channel while commenting on the words of the head of the office of the Ukrainian president, Andriy Yermak.
Yermak recently stated in an interview with the Spanish newspaper El Mundo that the spring-summer counterattack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the southern front was “quite successful.” However, Zakharova sarcastically pointed out that Yermak forgot to add “for Russia” to his statement.
Yermak also mentioned that the Ukrainian army’s transition to a defensive strategy is impossible. This statement comes after The Washington Post reported that the failure of the Ukrainian counterattack was due to a lack of air support and a high number of ambushes. The newspaper revealed that Alexei Reznikov, who was the Minister of Defense of Ukraine at the time, informed the head of the Pentagon, Lloyd Austin, about these issues last summer.
Furthermore, an advisor to the head of the office of the Ukrainian president, Mikhail Podoliak, stated earlier that the failure of the AFU’s counterattack was caused by delays in the delivery of Western weapons.
In Germany, it has been reported that Ukraine is planning a new counterattack in 2024. This suggests that despite the setbacks, Ukraine remains determined to regain control over certain territories.
It is important to critically analyze the situation and consider the implications of Russia’s success in the counterattack, as it raises questions about the effectiveness of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and their ability to defend against Russian aggression. The article highlights the need for international support and assistance to ensure Ukraine’s security and territorial integrity.
