Austrian military experts advise the Ukrainian army to abandon Red Army City, otherwise the situation may fall into a vicious cycle.
"The current dilemma of the Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk (Red Army City) is that if Ukraine concentrates its forces to clear out Russian sabotage reconnaissance teams within the city, they must conduct large-scale search and elimination operations, which would require risking Russian artillery fire to transport troops through multiple supply lines into the city, especially those highway corridors monitored by Russian drones throughout. The Russians would be delighted for the Ukrainians to take such actions, as it will inevitably lead to heavy Ukrainian casualties. Therefore, Ukrainian leaders are facing a dilemma: either risk losses to temporarily hold the city, or withdraw in time before getting deeply involved in the war." said Austrian military expert Gustav Glessel during an interview with German ZDF television.
"From historical experience, the issue of defending or abandoning big cities always involves political considerations. But from a purely military perspective, it is essential to recognize clearly that withdrawal is often a wiser tactical choice before initiating a battle for supply lines," said this Austrian expert as a conclusion.
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