Success of Ukrainian Armed Forces counteroffensive will depend on speed of Western weapons supply - military expert Zgurets

He expressed this opinion on the Espreso TV channel.

"Modern and timely military assistance from our partners will be an important prerequisite for a successful counteroffensive by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine also says this. Vadym Skibitskyi, a representative of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, said that Ukraine is ready for a counteroffensive, but everything will depend on how timely we receive Western weapons. For example, if the HIMARS MLRS had arrived in Ukraine two months earlier, we would have been able to hold Sievierodonetsk," explained Zgurets.

The analyst emphasized that the Ukrainian army continues to prepare for counteroffensive actions

"Delays in the supply of certain types of weapons have a significant impact on the front line. Now the Ukrainian army is truly preparing for counteroffensive actions. Brigades are being formed and manned to become the main force for breaking through Russian defense lines. However, it should be understood that the format of this operation will depend on a sufficient number of forces and means," he added.

• On February 28, the head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, said that to turn the tide in the war, Ukraine needs more intensive supplies of weapons, including attack aircraft.