Ukrainian army will target Russian rear areas in coming weeks – military expert Svitan

He shared his opinions with Espreso TV.

"For a few days before the offensive, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will target Russian rear areas with long-range systems. There will be massive strikes behind the Russian enemy lines with drones, M31 missiles, JDAM-ER guided bombs," Svitan said.

According to the military expert, Ukraine will receive several other types of weapons that have not been announced, but have been hinted at by its partners for a long time.

"In the next few weeks, we will start burning the Russian rear out. After that, the artillery will join in to carry out the so-called firewall. The Ukrainian Armed Forces will start moving in the directions determined by our command. The week we have entered will be a turning point," emphasized Svitan.

• US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin noted that Ukraine has a very good chance of launching a counteroffensive this spring, as Russian resources are running out and the Ukrainian military is receiving assistance from Western partners.

• The New York Times writes that Ukraine is capable of inflicting losses on the Russian army that could have far-reaching geopolitical consequences and encourage allies to further arm and finance Kyiv.