Forbes: AFU Counteroffensive Expected In August, Turning Point May Happen In Coming Weeks
- 22.07.2022, 11:16
The time in which the fate of the entire war will be decided has been called.
A turning point in Russia's war against Ukraine could happen in the coming weeks. Before this time, the AFU will need to receive all planned military equipment and organize the alignment of forces. The future of military operations will depend on developments on the front in July and August. There are about 15,000 military men in Kherson region, their supply is held by two bridges - Antonovsky and Antonovsky railroad - and the Kakhovka hydropower plant dam. It is likely that the Ukrainian command will focus on firing at the bridges.
Forbes says the Ukrainian Armed Forces are preparing for a counteroffensive operation, which could take place as early as August. The defence forces will receive all the planned military equipment and conduct troop harmonization before that time.
It is pointed out that a turning point in the war may occur in the coming weeks. The future of the war will depend on what happens in July and August.
Having retreated from Lysychansk, Ukraine's defence forces have wide flanks and an open rear, while Russia's forces have many vulnerable points.
In particular, there are about 15,000 Russian occupation troops on the right bank of the Dnieper River, in Kherson region. The supply of enemy forces is held up by two bridges, the Antonovsky and Antonovsky railway bridges, and the Kakhovka hydropower plant dam.
The destruction of the Dnieper crossings could significantly complicate the further advance of Ukrainian forces to the right bank. Therefore, it is likely that the Ukrainian Armed Forces command will decide to choose the tactics of firing at the bridges.
Earlier, the Ukrainian Defence Ministry's main intelligence directorate said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces were preparing for the next stage of offensive operations. According to the spokesman for the State Intelligence Directorate, Vadym Skibitsky, a turning point is expected. Everything will depend on the ability of the Ukrainian army to stop the offensive tempo of the Russian troops and on military assistance from Western countries.