Also, according to the high-ranking official, the occupiers in Donbass cannot actively attack due to long-term logistical problems.
Part of the Russian military has left Mariupol and is heading north west in the direction of Zaporozhye. CNN writes about this with reference to a high-ranking US official.
He noted that the transfer of forces is taking place, given that the Russians have not yet taken Mariupol. This is evidenced by hostile strikes on the city, which have not stopped.
According to the official, in the Donbass occupiers are advancing “slowly and unevenly” due to strong resistance from the Armed Forces, as well as long-term logistical problems. The Russian military cannot move more than a few kilometers a day into Ukraine simply because they do not want to go too far from their supply lines. “
He added that in the Donbass still certain territories often pass from hand to hand: under the control of Russia, then under the control of Ukraine. At the same time, according to him, the Russians are moving slightly south and east near Izyum, although forced to fight the resistance of Ukrainian defenders.
In addition, the US official said that the Russian military continues to face morale and cohesion. in the Donbass. In particular, because they replenish the losses of personnel at the expense of conscripts.
“We have preliminary signs that although the recruits are going to war with a high morale due to dependence on Russian propaganda, it does not take long for this spirit to be undermined after participating in hostilities and clashing with Ukrainian resistance,” the official said. p>
Earlier, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the occupiers are unable to carry out a successful offensive in Slobozhansky and Donetsk areas.
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