Ukraine Has Just Begun — Here Come the Heavies
It’s easy to assume the combat videos we see flowing in are the main UAF offensive the Russians have been bracing for, yet, it’s missing some key elements.
Despite not using the full brunt of their newly created armour brigades, UAF troops have recaptured seven villages from Russian forces along a 100 km front in the southeast. However, this could all be a ruse. We have seen the UAF use incredibly clever diversionary tactics before.
Yes, Russians are retreating; yes, they are being shot by their own comrades for abandoning their positions, but things are going to get far worse for Russia before they get better.
The Ukrainians have been building heavy assault battalions over the last six months. However, we haven’t seen these formations on the front. It’s true UAF forces are using armour and light vehicles against dug-in positions, but these seem to be merely probing operations—albeit successful ones.
In the fall of last year, we saw UAF thunder runs used to capture large swaths of land. However, this year is looking to be different. This summer, they have the ability — due to depleted RU artillery and Western hardware — to try other tactics.
Newly acquired weapons from the West allow the UAF to push with overwhelming firepower and force multipliers. These weapons…
