Ukraine has not yet reached the most powerful Russian fortifications in the south – a series of trenches, tank traps and other barriers.
The Wall Street Journal writes about it.
According to military experts, Ukraine will most likely need Leopards and other Western armored vehicles to break through these lines.
In order to save these vehicles, which at the beginning of the offensive began to suffer significant losses in the Russian minefields, the Armed Forces of Ukraine changed tactics, relying on infantry.
The soldiers told the publication that now they have a chance to break through, although the losses are high.
“We’re clearing the fields with bodies. It’s terrible,” says a platoon leader of a newly formed western-trained brigade.
The supply of American cluster munitions gave a significant impetus to the Ukrainian offensive. They allow you to hit concentrations of Russian infantry, vehicles and other targets, clearing the way for offensive operations.
In particular, they have already demonstrated their effectiveness in the Robotino area.
At the end of July, a platoon was in ambush to the east of the village, the Russians covered it with heavy fire. The unit radioed for permission to withdraw, but the commander ordered them to take cover. Soon, cluster shells flew overhead with the sound of rain, after which chaos began on Russian radio channels and cries of the wounded and the retreat.
The platoon then moved forward to capture the RF position.
Also, cluster shells make it possible to quickly destroy the forest plantations in which the Russians are hiding. At the same time, they are effective, even if the blow does not fall exactly on the target.
Recall that today the General Staff reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine over the past day had partial success on the southern front , namely near Orekhovo in the direction of Verbovoye, as well as on the Vremevsky ledge in the vicinity of Pleasant and Harvest.
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Source : CTPAHA.UA