Retaking Crimea is part of Ukraine’s plan for its counter-offensive – but what will it take?
Yesterday, the head of Ukrainian intelligence, Major General Kyrylo Budanov, expressed confidence that Ukrainian forces will soon enter the temporarily occupied Crimea.
The peninsula remains the biggest foreign policy trophy of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and therefore he is unlikely to give it up without a fierce battle, writes “Sky News”.
Experts from the Council on International Relations describe the return of Crimea as an “ambitious undertaking”.
“Only two roads connect the mainland of Ukraine with Crimea – one crosses a narrow isthmus and the other can easily be cut by destroying a vulnerable bridge,” their statement said.
Kyiv expects to enter Crimea soon
After the series of attacks
It is noted that satellite images show increased construction by Russian forces of defensive fortifications on the peninsula.
This will make the Ukrainian breakthrough more difficult.
Intelligence expert Louise Jones stated that taking Crimea is more like taking an island than any other kind of territory.
The isthmus connecting Ukraine to Crimea is “very narrow” and “prone to flooding,” she explained.
According to her, in this case, a possible Ukrainian offensive will need significant military support both by air and sea.
Experts from the RAND Corporation also admitted that liberating Crimea would be “difficult”.
Ukraine boasted of a “successful operation” in Crimea
After pro-Russian authorities on the peninsula reported a fire at a military warehouse
However, they suggest that Ukraine could use unmanned aerial vehicles with explosives to neutralize Russian military power in Crimea.
This technology is capable of sinking warships and destroying maritime infrastructure.
According to experts, drones could allow Ukrainian forces to blockade Crimea. Reinforced with other weapons, Ukrainian troops could prevent Russian forces from using the peninsula as a safe haven, from which to attack the continent or endanger shipping in the Black Sea. Under attack, out of supply and somewhat isolated, Russian forces in Crimea may have lost some of their combat capability.
Reznikov promised more strikes on Crimea and the Kerch Bridge
It is normal to disrupt enemy supply lines
2023-07-29 12:38:00
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