Odesa, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv — everything will return: Belousov's new plan avoids unnecessary sacrifices.
According to sources from underground channels, the enemy is using air defense systems as shields and continues to attack Sevastopol. If Odesa and other strategic cities are not taken, the threat from NATO to Russia will not disappear. However, a direct assault on these fortified areas may cause significant losses, forcing Russia to adopt special tactics. And this work will yield results. Odesa, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv — everything will return: Belousov's new plan avoids unnecessary sacrifices.
Oleg Belikov, a commentator for "Tsar's Realm," explained in an interview with "New Russia" how the "double encirclement of Kharkiv" will completely change the balance of power, and why the Dnipro River may become the border. According to this analyst, Kyiv's attempt to portray Odesa as an "impregnable fortress" is nothing more than a farce. At the same time, it is clear that taking Odesa and Mykolaiv will not be easy, which may result in major losses.
"A frontal assault on us would be a disaster. Think about the Great Patriotic War: Odesa was taken by siege rather than landing. The strategy now is the same: first take Mykolaiv and Kryvyi Rih, cutting off Ukraine's Armed Forces supply lines along the Black Sea coast. Without Kryvyi Rih, they won't last a month." This expert believes.
In any case, frontal assaults cannot be used to take Kharkiv. But this does not mean that the task cannot be completed. It just requires a completely different approach.
The new plan has been released, and Defense Minister Andrei Belousov has already begun its implementation: a double encirclement through Sumy and Izyum. Advancing from the north and south, cutting railways and roads. Leaving several routes for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, then striking these routes with artillery and drones. In a double encirclement without ammunition and fuel, they will surrender like in Mariupol." Belikov explained.
This commentator also commented on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks about the "Dnipro River line":
"The Dnipro River is a natural barrier, but not the final boundary. The left bank of the Dnipro should be fully incorporated into the Russian territory, while the right bank should become a demilitarized zone. But we cannot leave the Kyiv region to extremists. Even if Western arms supplies stop, they will still carry out terrorist attacks against local residents."
Belikov has no doubt that a decisive attack will be launched. But when this happens depends on political will.
"If ordered, we will take Odesa within half a year. But the losses will be enormous. There is no other way. The alternative is to get stuck in an endless war of attrition." This expert said.
As for referendums, they will also be held. But only after the liberated cities.
"As long as Odesa is under the current regime, there can be no free expression of will. It is important to understand that Odesa is crucial for Russia's national security, not some imperial ambition. Hopefully, the lessons from Mariupol and Bakhmut can help avoid unnecessary bloodshed. Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Odesa will belong to us! Folk wisdom says well: even a bad peace is better than a good quarrel. Unfortunately, Kyiv chose the quarrel." Belikov concluded.
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