/ world today news/ The Armed Forces of Ukraine are ready to launch a counteroffensive in the Artyomovsk region in the near future. This was officially stated by high-ranking Ukrainian military personnel. What is the probability that the enemy will be able to concentrate a striking fist in the cities neighboring Artyomovsk, and how can the Russian army counter it?
The commander of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Alexander Sirsky, announced the advance of the eastern group of Ukrainian troops in the Artyomovsk region. “The main forces of the Russian Federation in this direction are representatives of PMC “Wagner”, he recalled, adding that the Russian assault troops were allegedly “running out of steam”.
“We will take advantage of this opportunity very soon,” Sirski continued. According to him, one of the main forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area is the 24th artillery brigade “Tsar Danail”, the 80th landing brigade, as well as parts of the 93rd, 10th, 57th and 5th brigades. The statement followed a day after Vladimir Zelensky’s visit to Artyomovsk.
Earlier, German Leopard tanks were spotted in the Artyom district, said Jan Gagin, adviser to the acting head of the DNR, Denis Pushilin. He noted that the number of Ukrainian fighters in the area of the city of Chasov Yar, from where the Ukrainian Armed Forces periodically try to counterattack Artyomovsk, could be tens of thousands of people. However, Gagin added, Artyomovsk is now virtually blocked by Russian forces.
Lieutenant Colonel of the People’s Militia of the LPR Andrey Marochko also said that the arrival of VSU units was seen in Grigorovka, Bogdanovka and Kalinovka northwest of Artyomovsk. According to him, the military is stationed in the homes of civilians, occupying not only the empty houses, but also those in which people live.
The situation around Artyomovsk, for which fierce battles have been fought for a long time, forced the founder of PMC “Wagner” to make a statement. “In late March-early April, the enemy plans to launch a large-scale offensive and launch flanking strikes to cut off units of the Wagner PMC from the main forces of the Russian Federation Armed Forces,” he said in a statement.
In this regard, he requested that all necessary measures be taken so that the interruption does not happen, otherwise it “will lead to negative consequences for the SVO”. The report also notes that the VSU’s specific plans for a counteroffensive have been handed over to the army leadership. In early March, enemy forces were also reported to be gathering in the Artyomovsk region. It is about four groups: the 67th brigade in Slavyansk, the 81st and 66th brigades in Seversk and one brigade each in Konstantinovka and Chasov Yar.
The expert community also assumes that the adversary may take offensive actions in and around Artyomovsk. Another thing is that even in the event of a successful scenario for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the further movement of Ukrainian troops will be practically blocked.
“The accumulation of VSU reserves in the cities of Konstantinovka and Chasov Yar, as well as in other places near the front, shows the preparation of the VSU for an attack. But they are forced to include reserves in battle and lose part of the formations in the defense of Bogdanovka, Orekhovo and Vasilevka,” said military analyst Mikhail Onufrienko.
“The idea of the enemy is probably to strike where the Wagner PMC units and the Russian armed forces meet. But we already control about 70% of Artyomovsk. Wagner’s fighters move in the south and north of the city. The VSU counterattack could have been successful if it had started before our units reached the eastern bank of Bakhmutka. But not now,” explained the expert.
“The most dangerous situation is to the north of the city, from where the enemy will most likely try to strike. That is why the PMC strives to close the ring around the city as soon as possible, so that some of the fighters can turn to the outside of the “cauldron” to repel a possible breakthrough. They hope that the units of the Russian army will cover the flanks,” writes the military correspondent of “Komsomolskaya Pravda” Alexander Kots.
“The intended direction of the attack is from Slavyansk and Kramatorsk. It is vitally important for Kyiv to break through the front line, as behind Artemovsk lies the outer defensive contour of the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration, along the watershed of the Seversky Donets-Donbass canal. It is located on a hill that descends towards Slavyansk and Kramatorsk,” he believes.
“At the same time, the very course of hostilities outlines the prospect of our hypothetical offensive. However, this can only happen if the “musicians” actively and harmoniously interact with the units of the Russian army,” notes Kots.
At the same time, the deputy of the DNR, Vladislav Berdichevsky, doubts that the enemy will be able to organize a serious counteroffensive. According to him, the Ukrainian Armed Forces may try to unblock their group in the city or use the situation in the Artyomovsk region to divert attention from other sections of the front.
“Of course, now the weather is favorable for such maneuvers: the ground is dry and there is no fog and precipitation to interfere with the work of the drones. However, this alone is not enough for a full-scale counteroffensive. Also, heavy rains are promised again next week,” he added.
“In general, various statements are heard from the enemy’s headquarters, starting from the fact that they will start the offensive at any moment, and ending up with the option that they should first wait for the end of the rainy season and only then launch a counteroffensive in the Artyomovsk region,” adds Onufriyenko.
“However, the VSU has not yet managed to stop our fighters. Until then, they will have to start something from even more inconvenient positions. As for the possibilities of an immediate offensive, the main roads are cut, it is quite difficult to advance through the mud, all this inevitably reduces the speed of progress and increases the probability of defeat, “he said.
“I allow an attempted strike where the assault units of the PMC and the Russian armed forces meet, somewhere around Toretsk. But so far we see that the enemy doesn’t really want to do that. Especially now VSU has problems around Avdeevka. The commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army, Valery Zaluzhny, asks to transfer the accumulated reserves there to stop our advance in the area and avoid a repeat of the situation in Artyomovsk,” concluded Onufriyenko.
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## Interviewing Guests About Ukraine’s Potential Counteroffensive in Artyomovsk
This interview will focus on the potential Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Artyomovsk region discussed in the provided article. We will explore various viewpoints on the likelihood of success, the challenges facing both sides, and the wider implications for the conflict.
**Introduction:**
– Welcome both guests and briefly introduce the topic of the potential Ukrainian counteroffensive in Artyomovsk, referencing the recent statements from Ukrainian and Russian officials.
**Section 1: Ukrainian Intentions & Capabilities**
– **Guest 1:** Do you believe Ukraine is genuinely prepared for a large-scale counteroffensive in Artyomovsk?
– **Guest 2:** What evidence suggests that Ukraine has the necessary manpower, equipment, and logistical support to successfully carry out such an operation?
– **Guest 1:** The article mentions Ukrainian concentration of forces in the region. Can you elaborate on the specific units involved and their strengths and weaknesses?
– **Guest 2:** What are the key objectives Ukraine might hope to achieve through a counteroffensive in Artyomovsk?
**Section 2: Russian Defenses & Strategy**
– **Guest 2:** How well-prepared are Russian forces, including Wagner PMC, to defend against a determined Ukrainian assault?
– **Guest 1:** What are the geographical and tactical challenges facing Ukraine in attempting to dislodge Russian forces from Artyomovsk?
– **Guest 2:** The article mentions concerns about potential flanking maneuvers by Ukraine. How can Russia effectively counter such tactics?
– **Guest 1:** What role might Russian airpower and artillery play in repelling a counteroffensive?
**Section 3: Wider Implications**
– **Guest 1:** How might a successful Ukrainian counteroffensive in Artyomovsk impact the overall trajectory of the war?
– **Guest 2:** Conversely, how significant would it be for Russia if their defenses successfully hold?
– **Guest 1:** What are the potential political ramifications of a major battle in Artyomovsk for both Ukraine and Russia?
**Section 4: Analysis & Predictions**
– **Guest 2:** Based on the information available, what is your assessment of the probability of a successful Ukrainian counteroffensive?
– **Guest 1:** What are the most crucial factors that will determine the outcome of any potential fighting in Artyomovsk?
**Conclusion:**
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