Head of the Ukrainian Army says they are on the defensive and calls for “improving tactics”

Oleksandr Sirskithe new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraineadmitted this Tuesday that Kiev’s troops were on the defensive along the entire front, so tactics must be improved and their own ammunition production increased.

“The current situation can be described as difficult. The enemy advances practically along the entire front and we go from offensive to defensive“Sirski told the second German public television channel, ZDF, on the eve of being appointed head of the Ukrainian Army to replace Valeri Zaluzhny.

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Former Land Forces commander Sirski explained that the objective of this strategy is “exhaust the enemy’s forces and inflict maximum damage on them”.

In order not to allow the Russians to advance deep into the front and conquer the cities they declared priority, the Ukrainian troops resort to their fortifications and “technological advantages”With regard to drones, as well as the maintenance of defensive lines, he explained.

“It is clear that the situation at the front is quite tense with daily offensive actions in different directions throughout my group’s area of ​​​​responsibility.”Land forces, said Sirski.

There are especially intense fights towards Kupianskin the eastern region of KharkivHe explained.

“Every day, from morning to night, they attack our positions. It has been carrying out a high-intensity offensive for four months” he claimed.

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Sirski said what worries him is ammunition and people right now, although some military observers have indicated he didn’t mind sending thousands of soldiers to their deaths defending the city of BakhmutIn the region of Donetskagainst whose downfall the Ukrainian military resisted for ten months.

He noted that weapons are “simply not enough” in a war unprecedented on European soil since the Second World War which has lasted two years.

“If no help comes from outside, then we must establish here in Ukraine direct production. This has already started, but production volume needs to be increased. Because first and foremost we have to bet on our strength and not just on our partners“, sustained.

“We need help, because if we don’t go it will be another country. I think our partners understand this, I hope they understand”, he stressed.

“And, of course, we must improve tactics, but for us the greatest value is the lives of our soldiers. We cannot allow ourselves to adopt the posture of Russian commanders who practice the meat grinder (tactics).”, emphasized Sirski.

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He also said that war is increasingly marked by technological advances, which means entering into a “new stage”in the contest.

Sirski stated that the end of the war will depend on “degree of (Western) support and effectiveness of measures”to take Ukraine.

“We have the will to resist and mental strength, but, as I said, we lack assistance, ammunition and equipment”, he stated.

Source: Elcomercio

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