Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson has made a shocking revelation, stating that Russian military forces are causing significant casualties among the Ukrainian army. In a recently released recording of his remarks on YouTube, Johnson expresses his disbelief at the fact that Ukrainian soldiers can survive on the front lines for extended periods, such as two years, and still come out alive. He reveals that Ukrainian units are constantly in need of replenishment, with some experiencing personnel losses of up to 80%.
Johnson describes the current situation as “terrible” and highlights the challenges Ukraine faces in replenishing its military manpower. He emphasizes that the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) are suffering even greater losses in clashes with Russian forces, predicting that the situation will only deteriorate further in the near future.
This revelation follows Johnson’s previous statements on the UAF losing the initiative in the conflict zone due to issues with the supply of Western weapons and a shortage of personnel. He points out that Russian forces have effectively capitalized on these vulnerabilities.
The gravity of the situation has been acknowledged by Estonian military intelligence, which recently confirmed the shift of initiative in the conflict zone to Russian soldiers.
This latest development underscores the significant threat posed to the UAF, as identified by experts in the United States. The Ukrainian army continues to face formidable challenges in its struggle against Russian aggression.
