While the U.S. intelligence community has warned about an all-out invasion of Ukraine, the situation is incredibly different. It has to do with the fact that the Russians have withheld their combat power and capabilities to capture the city of Kiev quickly. The reality on the ground is a lot different. It is far more likely that the Russians will occupy Kiev and the entire country before the thaw occurs in Rasputitsa.
While the initial attack will probably be supported by artillery and air support, Ukraine will face more real challenges when the Russian army reaches Kyiv. They will have to hold their territory for many days before the real test begins. As a result, the Russians will have to rely on resupply and replace combat losses, which means that they will not be able to continue their offensive. The resulting operational pause could prove to be crucial.
The most important strategy for Ukraine to defeat the Russians is to prevent them from encircling the city. It should gather intelligence on Russian’s main thrusts, then make deep strikes on supply lines and counterattack the Russian forces. By disrupting railways and bridges, the city of Kharkiv should be able to withstand attacks by the Russians. And if it doesn’t, then the government should halt the offensive.
In the end, there are many ways in which Ukraine can win the war against Russia. First, there’s the military. The Ukrainians have a better military than any of the enemies Russia has faced over the last two decades. The Ukrainian military has more modern weapons than they did in 2014, and the country’s civilian population has fought Russian separatists for years. The second strategy is to gain ground in the cities. The urban areas of Ukraine can be very difficult for the Russians to conquer, and the military may have to resort to aerial bombardment or artillery to protect the city from the enemy.
In the East, there are many advantages for the Ukraine. Its military is capable of defending its cities, a strong military can withstand a Russian advance, and the country’s people have the will to defend their homes. In the West, the people are the true sovereigns and do not need a dictator to rule their lives. It is the Ukrainian military that is the most powerful and can defend itself. They can also be very dangerous to the enemy.
The military of Ukraine has an advantage over the Russians. Its army is better equipped, and its people are more prepared. They have better equipment, and they have better equipment. The Russians’ air force is far more advanced than the Ukrainian military. Even the Russians’ air force has superiority over theirs. The Ukrainians’ strength is also its combat capability. They have the better weapons and advanced systems. So, the Russians have the upper hand.
In the east of the country, the Ukrainian troops have a significant advantage. They have battled with Russian troops for years. In the west, they are better at air defence than they are in Ukraine. But they must also be prepared for a long-term war with the Russians. The US should prepare the Ukrainian military for an attack by the Ukrainian army. Its soldiers will take over Kiev and its cities. And if the Ukraine can win the war, the United States should do so.
However, it is unlikely that Ukraine can defeat Russia by itself. It must rely on the help of the west to defeat Russia. The US and the UK have ruled out direct defensive support for Ukraine, but they could have used maritime exclusion zones and genuine peacekeeping forces. If they did not, the Russian army would have to escalate its response. This means that it will be difficult for the Ukrainian people to win the war alone.
The Russians may try to bypass the cities and towns that are most vulnerable to attack. In addition to defending cities, the Ukrainian military could also take advantage of British-supplied light anti-tank weapons. And with a large population of civilians, the Russians cannot rely on airstrikes and artillery to win the war. So, the only way to defeat Russia is to defeat it head-on.