Ukraine likely to succeed in spring counteroffensive, Defense Secretary Austin says
Austin noted that Ukraine currently holds a "significant advantage" over Russian troops on the battlefield.
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“Ukrainians have inflicted significant casualties on the Russians and they have depleted their inventory of armored vehicles in a way no one would’ve ever imagined,” said Austin.
“And, so, now we see Russia reaching for T-54, T-55 tanks because of the level of damage that Ukrainians have inflicted on them.”
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The head of Pentagon added that Russia is increasingly facing a shortage of artillery shell, as well as other things, and is forced to turn to Iran and North Korea for military aid.
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He also suggested that hostilities are likely to intensify in the coming months as conditions for maneuver warfare improve.
“I take Ukraine will have a real good chance of success,” Austin added.
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On Feb. 28, Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said that the next three months in Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine will be very active and are likely to determine the course of the entire conflict.
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