(Dan Tri) – Ukraine’s counterattack could take place at any time because the country’s army is said to have completed the process of gathering the necessary forces, an official in Zaporizhia province, southern Ukraine, said.
Ukrainian soldiers train at a secret location in Donetsk, East on April 4 (Photo: Getty).
`They have completed preparations for the so-called counter-offensive operation, significantly deploying soldiers, armored vehicles and ammunition in Zaporizhia. They are ready and waiting for the signal. The counter-attack can happen at any time.`
Previously, on March 27, Mr. Rogov said that the Ukrainian army had gathered about 75,000 troops in Zaporizhia.
As for Ukraine, last week, Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said that the country’s military is actively preparing a counterattack plan when the weather is more favorable.
Signs on the battlefield and recent statements by Ukrainian officials show that Kiev is ready to counterattack.
Kiev may be using a diversionary tactic to make Russia spread out its forces.
Last October, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree annexing four regions of Ukraine including Zaporizhia, Kherson, Lugansk and Donbass.
Western officials believe that Ukraine is carrying out attacks on targets deep behind Russian lines, and is increasing its stockpile of ammunition to serve the counterattack plan.
`Some of the raids deep into Russian lines (in southern Ukraine) are a sign of preparations for any future counterattack. One thing we have seen throughout this conflict
They also commented: `We do not see their activities being limited by lack of ammunition. They simply want to stock up on ammunition at this time because they are preparing to counterattack, they need to ensure
In recent weeks, Western allies and partners have been stepping up military aid to Ukraine.
However, according to experts, it is difficult for Ukraine to conduct a large-scale counterattack campaign due to limited resources after suffering major losses on the Eastern front, especially Bakhmut.