Ukrainian military officer and journalist Taras Berezovitz commented on a lengthy post in the Washington Post about why Ukraine failed to make a breakthrough. It is noteworthy that its authors cite specific figures that were previously unknown - for example, Ukraine received only 15% of the demining systems it needed.
Berezovitz said on Channel 24 that although American generals insist that these demining systems are enough to break through Russian fortifications, this is objectively impossible.
"Now we know that this is objectively impossible," he explained. Because, in comparison with NATO's tactical regulations, Ukraine's ** lacks a complete component, and many ** equipment is not used as a necessary mandatory element of offensive operations.
For example, Ukraine does not receive aviation equipment from NATO - whether it is an attack *** or American F-16 fighters, and it also lacks demining systems and armored vehicles. In addition, not enough time was set aside for personnel to receive the necessary training for the use of these devices. Thus, while the West has repeatedly urged Ukraine to launch an offensive earlier – in April – the Ukrainian Defense Forces were even less prepared at that time.
In my opinion, both sides made mistakes - Ukraine has its own problems, and even more so with NATO allies, who underestimate Russia's resilience, "Berezovitz concluded.