In a Saturday interview, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated Ukraine is ready to launch its long-awaited counteroffensive to retake Russian-occupied territory.
“We strongly believe we will succeed,” Zelenskiy told the Wall Street Journal.
“I’m unsure. Truthfully, it may go several ways. We’re ready to do it.”
Kyiv hopes a counteroffensive to recapture land will transform the war since Russia invaded its smaller neighbor 15 months ago.
Last month, Zelenskiy claimed Ukraine required additional Western armored vehicles before starting the counteroffensive. He has been lobbying for greater military funding and weapons from the West to help Ukraine succeed.
Russia controls eastern, southern, and southeastern Ukraine.
A severe drought in some parts of Ukraine has raised hopes of a counteroffensive. Ukraine has recently expanded strikes on Russian munitions storage and logistics networks.
Near a daily report on Saturday, Ukraine’s military reported fighting was concentrated near Mariinka, Donetsk. The report said the Ukrainian military defeated all 14 Russian strikes.
Comment Template