'They push with numbers, but they also constantly probe for weak spots and shift accordingly,' a political scientist told Newsweek regarding Russia's strategy.
as Bakhmut remains a general stalemate, according to the ISW. It could lead to more unsuccessful Russian missions in the region, the U.S.-based think tank wrote in its latest assessment, based on"persistent personnel and ammunition issues [that] will likely continue to constrain Russian forces from advancing."
Ukrainian servicemen ride atop a tank near the frontline city of Bakhmut on Friday. Multiple vehicles and weapons belonging to the Russian army were destroyed on Friday, according to new figures reported by the Ukraine Defense Ministry.Mikhail Alexseev, a political science professor at San Diego State University, toldon Friday that he concurs with the ISW's assessment"for now," but says other factors must be considered.
"Ukrainian forces have been countering over a hundred attacks along this front daily for many days now," he said."So far, setbacks at Vuhledar have not resulted in fewer attacks elsewhere. In the north, Russia has made some gains going toward Kupiansk and Lyman—potentially putting back in play cities Ukraine recaptured in its northern counteroffensive last year.""They push with numbers, but they also constantly probe for weak spots and shift accordingly," he said.
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