Neither Ukraine nor Russia can conduct offensive operations due to mines and drones
This was stated by Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukrainian military intelligence, in an interview with Le Monde.
He mentioned that the intensive use of drones by both sides makes it difficult for Russian and Ukrainian forces to launch offensives. Drones are used for reconnaissance, artillery fire adjustment, and striking targets.
Another factor complicating offensive operations is the density of minefields. According to Budanov, there are currently more mines in Ukrainian territory than during World War II. Suppressing drones requires modern electronic warfare, while specialized equipment is needed to neutralize mines.
The head of intelligence also noted that Russia is not experiencing hunger despite the sanctions imposed by Western countries. He called for targeting key sectors of the Russian economy, such as oil and gas, as well as the defense industry.
As known, the aggressor country, Russia, has been conducting offensives in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions for three months but has not made significant progress, as reported by Julian Röpke. According to Bild, military observer Julian Röpke wrote that after several weeks of the offensive, the occupiers are far from capturing Kupiansk and Avdiivka and have suffered significant losses, both in personnel and military equipment.
Photo: Ukrainian military intelligence
