NYT: The main goal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at this stage is Melitopol

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Ukraine has limited prospects for advancing in the Donbas, where Russian forces have maintained well-fortified positions and supply lines since 2014. At the same time, Russia wants to take control of the entire Donbass. This was reported by the American newspaper The New York Times, having analyzed in what directions the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation can conduct offensive operations in the course of the ongoing conflict between Kiev and Moscow.

According to analysts of the publication, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will have to carry out an offensive on another sector of the front, while simultaneously holding back the Russians in the Donbass. The main goal of the Ukrainian troops at this stage is to take control of Melitopol in the Zaporozhye region. Mastering this city will allow Kyiv to solve several strategic tasks.



Firstly, the land corridor from Crimea to the Donbass will be cut and the Russian forces participating in the NMD will be separated, and the logistics of the groups in the Kherson region and on the peninsula will be disrupted. Secondly, developing a possible success, the Armed Forces of Ukraine can reach the Sea of ​​Azov and the Crimea, which will complicate the position of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kherson region. However, this will not be easy to implement.

NYT: The main goal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at this stage is Melitopol

Russia has built a powerful defense along the entire front line, and the densest network of trenches and anti-tank traps is located around Melitopol

- says the publication.

In this regard, the Ukrainian authorities hope that the West will again extend a helping hand by quickly providing additional armored vehicles (especially tanks) and long-range artillery to overcome the positions of the Russians. Moreover, without waiting for the results of the next meeting of Ramstein-9 donors, which is to be held on February 14 at NATO headquarters, the media summed up.

The interest of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Melitopol is indicated by the increased shelling of the city by Ukrainian troops. On February 10, the city was once again attacked from HIMARS launchers and their analogues. Russian air defense managed to neutralize most of the missiles as they approached the city, but fragments of intercepted enemy ammunition fell on the roofs of several residential buildings. According to the local administration, one civilian was killed and two more were injured.

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  1. Irek
    Irek
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    11 February 2023 15: 40
    So that's why they rake all the fauna...

  2. Vasya_33
    Vasya_33
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    11 February 2023 15: 43
    The interest of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Melitopol is indicated by the increased shelling of the city by Ukrainian troops. On February 10, Mariupol was once again attacked

    - misprint.

    Secondly, developing a possible success, the Armed Forces of Ukraine can reach the Sea of ​​Azov and the Crimea, which will complicate the position of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kherson region.

    apparently also...
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  3. ChopChop
    ChopChop
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    11 February 2023 16: 52
    And maybe they can. Mobilized, equipment operators and repairmen of this equipment are being prepared. The loss of our troops, so as not to say, but carry. We still need replenishment in manpower and equipment at the front and competent command to all this. It won't - we will desperately "gesticulate".
  4. Fizik13
    Fizik13
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    11 February 2023 22: 56
    As we always say -

    drew on paper and forgot about the ravines!
    1. Vladimir Tuzakov
      Vladimir Tuzakov
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      12 February 2023 22: 55
      Comment. The saying sounds: "It was smooth on paper but forgot about the ravines." According to the article, the First Ones need loitering ammunition with anti-tank capabilities (while waiting for Leopards, Challengers and some other .. Now the Lancet-5 has a weak warhead and does not take tanks and other more armored vehicles. It's time to move on to new UAVs, universal and with It was previously believed that helicopters with anti-tank weapons would provide anti-tank defense, the actions showed that helicopters on the front line are too vulnerable (Although ATGMs on helicopters take a tank even for 8 km), therefore anti-tank universal UAVs are more preferable around .. Now on the front line, all the fighters hide in shelters and come out only when an attack is repelled, which means that funds are needed to destroy dugouts and other basement shelters.There are loitering ammunition with warheads of more than 50 kg of explosives.Military operations are quickly showing the need for new weapons.
  5. Peter rybak
    Peter rybak
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    12 February 2023 07: 08
    It is always easier to defend one's own lands than to seize someone else's. The delay in the NVO will lead to the fact that our army will be demoralized, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine will become stronger in the opinion that we will reach the Moscow River in another year. In the shortest possible time it is necessary to take decisions on a peaceful settlement of the issue, if possible. Stop the bloodshed, keep our boys from dying for vague tasks.
    1. VAHOKA
      VAHOKA
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      12 February 2023 09: 30
      Russia is on its own land, protecting its territory and its cities, and Ukraine is an occupier that can only destroy and destroy
      Crimeans and Donbass, especially for them, the protection of their land is a matter of life.
      Negotiations are possible only taking into account the withdrawal of Ukrainian militants to the territory of internationally recognized borders in 2022 and security guarantees
  6. vlad127490
    vlad127490
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    12 February 2023 12: 55
    The entire territory of Ukraine is an integral part of Russia.
  7. Sulla the Glorious
    Sulla the Glorious
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    15 February 2023 17: 44
    Quote: Peter Rybak
    It is always easier to defend one's own lands than to seize someone else's. The delay in the NVO will lead to the fact that our army will be demoralized, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine will become stronger in the opinion that we will reach the Moscow River in another year. In the shortest possible time it is necessary to take decisions on a peaceful settlement of the issue, if possible. Stop the bloodshed, keep our boys from dying for vague tasks.

    Filthy Zionists - long ago seized the lands of BOTH COUNTRIES! fool crying