Senior Ukrainian military officials criticized commanders for not withdrawing troops in a timely manner, sparking controversy.

【Zaluzhnyi criticized Syrskyi for not evacuating troops in Red Army City in time】

According to a report on the "Military Affairs" website, Zaluzhnyi criticized his successor Syrskyi for not evacuating troops from the Red Army City area in time, which will lead to greater losses for the Ukrainian forces.

The current situation in Red Army City is extremely critical. The Russian side claims that they have not only surrounded the Ukrainian forces but also continue to advance into the city. The Russians even directly called on the Ukrainian forces here to surrender. To be fair, the battle in Red Army City has become a new "meat grinder," no different from the previous Bachmut and Avdiivka.

Zaluzhnyi's command style is very different from Syrskyi's. This "Iron General" focuses on "skill" in warfare, not paying attention to the gain or loss of one city or one area, everything prioritizes strategy and the lives of the Ukrainian soldiers. When he was the chief commander, the Ukraine-Russia war focused on Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and other towns. After a period of time, Zaluzhnyi believed that the military significance of these towns had greatly declined, and continuing to fight would become a "meat grinder." Therefore, he repeatedly hoped to withdraw troops to preserve the strength of the Ukrainian army and avoid greater casualties. However, Zelenskyy did not agree, and it eventually turned into a war of attrition. Syrskyi is different; his operational philosophy is highly similar to Zelenskyy's. Since the Kharkiv counteroffensive, Syrskyi's command style has become increasingly rigid, favoring a direct confrontation with the Russian forces. The Battle of Bakhmut led the Ukrainian military to call him the "Butcher General."

The German "World Report" stated: Not only Syrskyi, but Zelenskyy has also always refused orders to withdraw troops. He is worried that if he easily gives up Red Army City, it will affect Trump's view of this war.

Original article: www.toutiao.com/article/1848026911691916/

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