4 scenarios of how and where Ukraine could fight back Fighting in the Russian border area – partisans claim the attack for themselves

Ukraine is at a crucial stage in its defense against the Russian occupiers. As rumors and speculation of an imminent counter-offensive continue to circulate, renowned military expert Frank Richter has presented four possible scenarios for how Ukraine could fight back to t-online.

Kherson region in the southwest

In this scenario, the offensive is aimed at the Kherson region in southwestern Ukraine. Here the Dnieper River, which is about a kilometer wide here, presents a challenge because there are no intact bridges left. Crossing this river requires the use of pontoon bridges or airborne troops.

Particular attention is paid to the transport of heavy equipment. Ukrainian forces would concentrate on a few strategically important border crossings while using massed artillery fire and close air support to surprise the Russian occupiers.

move south

This scenario includes an attack from Zaporizhia towards the Sea of ​​Azov. The strategic advantage is that this attack would cut the corridor between the regions of Donbass and Crimea, which could lead to a separation and weakening of Russian logistical supply lines.

However, the road to success in this scenario is not easy, as the Ukrainian troops would have to cover a distance of 80-120 kilometers. The Russians prepared for the long haul in this area and established several lines of defense, making the offensive a risky proposition.

Donbass with a focus on Bakhmut

Bakhmut is located in the Donbass in the middle of the four major cities of Kramatorsk, Sievjerodonetsk, Luhansk and Donetsk and has therefore long been a disputed area. The Russian occupiers concentrated their main forces here to maintain their control.

Here, both sides would bite into frontal attacks, says military expert Richter.

Kharkov region in the east

The Kharkiv region is close to the Russian border and could theoretically serve as a launch pad for a territorial counter-attack. This approach could put Ukraine in a better negotiating position. However, there is currently no significant activity in this area.

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