ISW Assessment 23/06/15 - Fighting in the Velyka Novosilka Direction
ISW Assessment 23/06/15 - Fighting in the Velyka Novosilka Direction
Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensive operations in at least three directions and reportedly made gains on June 15. Ukrainian General Staff Spokesperson Oleksandr Shtupun reported that Ukrainian forces conducted successful offensive operations
ISW assessment for the 15th June. As of a couple minutes ago, one of the villages south of Velyka Novosilka mentioned in the article, Makarivka, has returned under Ukrainian control. https://twitter.com/War_Mapper/status/1668829293848215552
This comes after the joint statement by the US, UK, Netherlands, Denmark to supply Ukraine with air defence equipment. Germany dedicates Wisent-1 de-mining vehicles, Italy provides a "tranche of military aid for Ukraine, which includes weapon systems that are key for Ukraine's defence" and Canada dedicates another $500mln USD to support Ukraine, including 200 anti-air missiles.
I wonder how long until UAF get to the first line of heavy fortifications. Or even if it is the plan at all…
My guess is they are attempting to force Russia to commit their reserves to a location, pin them, and hit hard elsewhere.
-Armchair General