Russia shifts its reserves across directions: military expert explains why

He shared this insight on Espreso TV.

"The Russians are advancing on the frontlines only because they have a personnel advantage and are constantly using guided aerial bombs in each sector. But they’re struggling too. They have an upper hand in Selydove, but that’s only because they’ve halted their offensive in the Pokrovsk area, moving reserves from there. Essentially, their best-prepared units are bouncing between fronts. They don’t have enough reserves to spread across multiple areas. So, they’re focusing their main forces on one section at a time to make progress, but it’s coming at a huge cost," Lakiichuk explained.

The expert highlighted that Russia’s lack of strategic reserves is pushing them to try and maximize gains on the front.

"Russia is running low on strategic reserves. This is why they’re pushing so hard where they’re seeing progress — they want to squeeze every bit of success they can. They’re sacrificing people, equipment, and ammunition to achieve this," he added.

• Since Sunday, October 27, there have been 142 clashes between the two armies. Russian forces are especially active in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk areas.
• On October 28, the General Staff reported that over the past 24 hours, 144 clashes took place, with Russian troops concentrating their attacks in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors.