This first Ukrainian breakthrough towards Kharkiv can actually create such a panic that all the other defence lines will simply collapse

Ukrainian troops created this chance very skilfully. The counteroffensive was prepared in the hard months when we sustained heavy losses, but at the same time, the required ratio of the friendly and foe military potential was created. After all, due to the procurement and skilful use of long-range tube and rocket artillery systems, we saw the destruction of the Russian logistics, command, control and communication systems, which has made it difficult for the Russians to deploy and manoeuvre their reserves. As a result, we see the retreat of their troops. It is difficult to term what is happening in the Kharkiv and Kherson regions and even in the Crimea an organised retreat. They just take to flight.

In addition, due to our capabilities, the enemy's air defence and intelligence systems were successfully impaired, and thanks to our UAVs, air, ground and now also space intelligence, we got an opportunity to monitor all movements and processes taking place both in the occupied territory of Ukraine and in Russia proper. Sanctions also had a strong impact on Russia, its economy, ability to replenish the reserves, and on the morale of their troops. Roughly speaking, the Russian potential is severely depleted both in terms of strength of the personnel and equipment, and their moral qualities.

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https://razumkov.org.ua/statti/pesymistychnyi-ta-optymistychnyi-prognoz-skilky-shche-tryvatyme-viina