Ukraine‘s counter-offensive in opposition to Russian forces is proving troublesome because of landmines and different obstacles however Ukrainian forces are proper to proceed cautiously, NATO‘s high navy official stated on Monday.
“The counter offensive, it is difficult,” stated Admiral Rob Bauer, a Dutch navy officer who’s the chair of NATO’s navy committee.
“People should never think that this is an easy walkover. It will never be,” he informed reporters at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
Ukrainian forces face defensive obstacles typically as much as 30 kilometres deep as they try to interrupt by way of Russian strains, Bauer stated, drawing on a historic comparability to make his level.
“We saw in Normandy in the Second World War that it took seven, eight, nine weeks for the allies to actually break through the defensive lines of the Germans. And so, it is not a surprise that it is not going fast,” he added.
Satellite pictures reviewed by Reuters in April confirmed Russia had constructed in depth fortifications, trenches, anti-vehicle obstacles and different obstacles to sluggish any Ukrainian advance.
Bauer’s feedback echoed remarks by General Mark Milley, the highest U.S. navy officer, who stated on Friday the counter-offensive can be very troublesome, very lengthy and “very, very bloody”.
Bauer stated Ukrainian forces have been proper to be cautious to keep away from excessive casualties as they probed for attainable breakthroughs.
“It is extremely difficult, this type of operation and I think the way they do it is commendable,” he stated.
He stated Ukrainian forces shouldn’t face strain or criticism for not transferring extra rapidly.
“This is a very, very difficult time for them,” Bauer stated.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
