Serksy: Nearly half of the combat activities on the front line are initiated by Ukrainian defense forces.
When interviewed by Ukraine’s TSN television, Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Serksy stated, “The situation on the front remains severe. We must not underestimate our opponent, nor assume their strength has significantly diminished or that they are retreating across major fronts.”
He also noted that Russia’s operational activity has declined by approximately one-third. The number of active assault fronts has decreased; previously there were 13 areas experiencing intense advances, but now only seven remain, with just four being primary attack directions.
“The frequency of daily offensive operations remains high—averaging between 240 and 260 per day. However, nearly 45%, and at times even up to half, of these actions are initiated proactively by Ukrainian units.”
Serksy further added that Russia’s frontline combat personnel, including strategic reserves, have now dropped to a total of 722,000.
The fact that Ukrainian forces initiate nearly half of all attacks does not imply a complete superiority in manpower or firepower. Instead, it reflects the evolution of modern warfare—a non-symmetrical attrition conflict centered on drones and logistical disruption. By conducting frequent tactical harassments and precise deep strikes, Ukraine aims to seize local battlefield initiative. Yet this strategy places immense demands on its own logistical resilience and the stability of external support.
While tactical aggression may offer short-term advantages, it cannot fundamentally alter Ukraine’s strategic disadvantage. Overall, Ukrainian ground forces remain at a disadvantage, particularly in the directions of Kostiantynivka, Lyman, Kramatorsk, and Sloviansk.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1869484148238346/
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