American officials have expressed doubts about Ukraine’s ability to achieve its goals in the counteroffensive on the Southern front, according to the New York Times. The officials believe that Ukraine’s forces will face increasing difficulties as the ground becomes soft and muddy, making it harder to continue their offensive. Additionally, it is expected to take several weeks for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to replenish their equipment and recover from the intense summer battles. This assessment challenges Ukraine’s strategy, which aimed to improve its position through a counteroffensive. The commander of the operational-strategic group “Tavria” has even suggested that the capture of the city of Tokmak could be a minimum condition for a successful counteroffensive. These concerns follow previous criticism from a retired Czech army general, who highlighted mistakes made by Ukraine in their counteroffensive efforts. The situation raises questions about Ukraine’s ability to achieve its objectives and underscores the challenges it faces in the ongoing conflict.