When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, many of which felt it was only a matter of days to the Perkasa Russian military getting better than Ukrainian forces. It’s been two weeks now and endgame is unclear.
Ukraine has put up a kind of unexpected resistance. Russia, since the first day, has been impressed by the Ukrainian forces to put the arm. Meanwhile it has not happened, civilians who have volunteered to join against the power of Russia.
Russian progress to the capital of Kyiv in the north and Odessa, a port city in the south where he can control the black sea coast, it has been slow.
No single line of advance
On March 3, with the fall of Kherson, Russian forces are expected to immediately take control of Odessa. But, Odessa continues to remain under the control of Ukraine.
Land forces moved from a different direction – North, South and East Ukraine, tried several attacks on Kyiv and let the link for his troops. Not only did his progress had been slow, the Russian army must also fight pitched battles in cities such as Kharkiv and Sumy.
Despite taking over Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plants, Russia has not fully controlled the city.
“Those who head to Zaporizhzhia currently do not have combat power that may need to surround or take the big city “Isw said in his assessment.
When the battle continued, Russia launched an attack on Irpin, a city about 20 km from Kyiv.
Assuming Ukraine Is Ill-Prepared
The Ukrainian military may not be a match for Russia in terms of shooting and numbers. But they seem to be ready for this invasion. Since 2014, after the Annexation of Crimea and the rebellion in East Ukraine, their troops are ready for a moment like this.
It is important to note, all Ukrainian military resources are only intended for the invasion of Russia because the country does not face threats from other neighbors such as Poland, Hungary, Slovakia or Romania, all parts of the Organization of the North Atlantic Agreement (NATO) that Ukraine wants to be part of. This triggered offensive with Russia quoting security problems in the backyard.
Home advantage
In this urban warfare, Russia was surprised by the land tactic of the Ukrainian forces. Russian tanks began to roll over Ukraine at the beginning of the invasion from the north but the iron dress movement was rather slow. Ukrainian anti-tank weapons have proven himself and Ukraine, on the streets, often forcing stops for Russia.
The sniper shot from the building had blinded Russian troops, with the two main generals of Russian forces reportedly killed by them.
His chances were stacked in supporting Russia even when it comes to fireply armored hair. Russia is estimated at 12,000 tanks, far exceeding 2,500 Ukraine.
Ukraine also has a Soviet T-era tank series, which is possible because Ukrainian forces are not in a position to attack. The country received the first batch of Javelin’s anti-tank missiles produced in the US in 2018. It has proven to be very useful in fighting Russian attacks.
It is important to note, all Ukrainian military resources are only intended for the invasion of Russia because the country does not face threats from other neighbors such as Poland, Hungary, Slovakia or Romania, all parts of the Organization of the North Atlantic Agreement (NATO) that Ukraine wants to be part of. This triggered offensive with Russia quoting security problems in the backyard.
Russian Air Force late in action
The Russian Air Force was pressed into an act of late after the initial bombing of the Cruise missile on February 24. Russia launched attacks destroying several military installations, including missile batteries into air and land-based initial radar systems.
International experts also questioned why the Russian Air Force was not pressed into previous actions.
While claims made by Ukraine about Russian losses – the death of 11,000 troops, 46 aircraft, 68 helicopters – may be inaccurate, the image of damage to the military platform shows Russia facing tight confrontation in what is estimated.
Russian air superiority is not suitable for Ukraine. It has around 1,500 fighter aircraft, compared to 90 Ukrainians. In addition, Russia has more than 500 helicopters, while Ukraine has around 35.
Ukraine’s robust information warfare
Ukraine has quickly extinguished updates to victims and Russian losses. Even though they might be contested, he sent a strong message that the Ukrainian forces were getting better than Russia.
On Facebook, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has provided an ongoing invasion assessment. “The invaders planned to intensify flights to launch a missile and bomb attacks in major cities in Ukraine and industrial infrastructure. To fulfill this purpose, the flight unit from Central and East Military District is being transferred to the territory of the Republic of Belarus,” read one of the updates on Day 12 invasion.