I would like to believe Arestovich with his “1% probability” of a repeat attack on Kyiv, but there are other opinions according to which one should not relax.
Whether to expect a new Russian offensive on Kyiv is still unclear, as the actions of the aggressor may be unpredictable. To clarify the situation, we have gathered what is being said about this in the Kyiv Military Administration, the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Office of the President of Ukraine, the Pentagon and the US Presidential Administration.
Kyiv Oblast military administration
Head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Pavliuk assures that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are doing everything possible to prevent the enemy from entering the capital. That is, he does not rule out the possibility of a second attack.
“We have taken into account all possible directions of the enemy's movement if the offensive is resumed. Therefore, new defensive lines are being set up intensively. to allow the enemy even close to Kyiv. This is a big job, and I think we will do it in the coming weeks. These borders are also occupied by troops, “he said.
Pavlyuk stressed that Ukraine must be ready for any development of scenarios.
Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU)
< p> Deputy Chief of Staff of the Land Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Gruzevych considers that after the regrouping of troops, Russia may repeat the attempt to attack the capital of Ukraine in order to capture it .
According to him, the enemy had two strategic goals: to reach the borders of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and capture the capital.
< span style = "font-weight: 400;">“He did not succeed there or there. Now he will refocus his efforts to achieve at least one goal. The probability that if he succeeds, I doubt it, the probability that there will be an attempt to attack Kyiv. According to the remaining forces, one of the options for the development of events, after regrouping, will be a second attempt to capture the capital. Definitely. “- relies only on his propaganda,” – says Gruzevich.
The general added that “a fairly strong group” left the enemy on the territory of Belarus, which also indicates the possible preparation of a second attack on Kyiv .
At the same time, a third of Russian troops advancing from Belarus have already been defeated by Ukrainians.
“We destroyed a third, the enemy moved a third to the east, and he left a third in Belarus. From the point of view of strategy and tactics, it should be borne in mind that he will repeat his offensive … “But we will not buy it. We are taking all measures to defend Kyiv and the region,” Gruzevych said.
Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Minister of Internal Affairs Denis Monastyrsky believes that the danger of a re-attack of Russian troops on the capital can not be completely ruled out . Despite, in particular, the fact that the damage to the runways at the airport in Gostomel did not allow Russia to attack Kyiv and the landing is impossible.
“From the very beginning, the Russian military had the idea that IL cargo planes with landing and equipment would land in Gostomel. This was to be the 'entry point' to Kyiv. Their task was to preserve the runway for landing and unloading equipment.” They did not succeed. This will not be possible next time, “Monastyrsky said.
According to Monastyrsky, his ministry is considering various” threatening scenarios “. and all forces are “preparing for any scenario in an enhanced mode.”
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Office of the President
Adviser to the Head of the President's Office Oleksiy Arestovych considers that Russia's chances of re-attempting to seize Kyiv are minimal .
< span style = "font-weight: 400;">“When you deal with the Russians, you can expect any idiocy. But from a military point of view, it is more foolish to take defensive lines and areas with bloody losses than to leave them as a result of defeat, withdraw, and then take them again було It was easier already to hold back a little or stand still is complete idiocy, “he said. However, Arestovich does not completely reject the Russian Federation's attempt attack the capital again. He estimates this possibility at 1%. But he is confident that in the event of an offensive, Russian troops will be defeated.
US Department of Defense (Pentagon)
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin” probably gave up “an attempt to seize Kyiv as Russia shifted its focus to the east and the south of Ukraine.
“Putin thought he could really take over Ukraine very quickly, take over the capital very quickly. But he was wrong,” Austin said./h2>
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan believes < span style = "font-weight: 400;"> that if Russia manages to capture all of Donbas, it can go further, inland. In any case, there is still a risk of air and missile strikes on Kyiv , Odessa, Kharkiv and Lviv.
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