Commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi has announced plans for a future counteroffensive, reported military analyst and blogger Kyrylo Sazonov on November 25.
Syrskyi pointed out the necessity of offensive operations to achieve victory.
“Stopping the enemy is essential,” Syrskyi stated.
“But victory is impossible if the Armed Forces of Ukraine only play defense. We need to seize the initiative and counterattack. We must, and we will. Where and when—stay tuned.”
“The Pokrovsk direction is tough, but the situation is better than it was a week ago when it was truly critical,” Syrskiy said.
“Some units were retreating, leaving positions with no replacements. It was a real crisis. However, the problem has been resolved, reserves have been deployed, and the enemy’s plans have been disrupted.”
On the Pokrovsk front, the disparity in manpower between Russian forces and Ukraine’s defense forces is reportedly 5:1, Syrskyi noted.
“Russia is meeting its mobilization quotas and adding new contract soldiers, but their losses have exceeded all predictions,” Sazonov relayed.
“This has disrupted their system. The enemy already feels a shortage of reserves and cannot replenish units quickly enough after losses. If earlier, an armored vehicle carried eight to ten troops, now it transports just three. The enemy command did not anticipate such heavy casualties, and they have no alternative tactics.”
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