In the coming weeks, it is worth expecting the activation of battles in the Donetsk region. This was stated by experts of the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) in their report on the situation at the front.
In their opinion, Russian offensive operations in the Donetsk region will be activated in the coming weeks as additional mobilized together with the forces withdrawn from the western part of Kherson.
“Ukrainian forces will be in a difficult situation. Kyiv is likely to distract the troops to protect from the resumed offenses of Russia. The Russians are unlikely to achieve significant success in operational terms, despite the resumed efforts. Although it is likely that over time the cost of huge losses They will be able to capture Bakhmut, ”analysts say.
Russian mobilized showed themselves not prepared enough, they are poorly equipped. Many of them are reluctant to enter into battles. The mobilized arrives not coated parts, but are sent to small units for replacement in parts that fight without rest for nine months. Many detachments suffered heavy losses in manpower and technology, people are largely demoralized, writes ISW.