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(Dan Tri) – Experts say the Russian military is applying new tactics to put pressure on Ukrainian forces to penetrate weak points in the opponent’s defense line.
A Ukrainian multiple launch fire system fired at a Russian position in Kharkov (Photo: AFP).
Military expert Franz-Stefan Gady from the US center for new security said Russia is taking advantage of Ukraine’s lack of human resources to stretch Kiev forces on the front lines and improve their ability to penetrate the defense system.
Mr. Gady told the New York Times: `The Russians have understood, like many analysts, that the big weakness that Ukraine is facing is manpower. By spreading the front lines thinly, you are increasing the possibility of a breakthrough.`
Ukraine has repeatedly admitted that it is having difficulties in its recruitment efforts.
When Russia launches attacks in small groups on many positions, Ukraine will have to consider deploying troops to prevent it, causing Kiev to stretch its forces.
According to the New York Times, in recent days, the Russian army has deployed forces along Ukraine’s northeastern border and has occupied about 10 villages and settlements.
However, according to experts, part of Russia’s plan is to force Ukraine to move troops from other fronts, especially in Donbas.
The ISW organization (USA) also has a similar opinion, saying that Russia’s offensive campaign in Kharkov seems to have the purpose of distracting Ukraine so that it will continue to pull back defending troops from other fronts.
According to experts, this could have a long-term impact if Russia takes advantage of weaknesses in its opponent’s defense lines.
Michael Kofman, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, said Ukraine was in danger because it would take months to resolve its manpower shortage.
“The ammunition may arrive in two weeks, but not the manpower,” Mr. Kofman told War on The Rocks last week, predicting that “Ukraine’s manpower situation will probably get worse before it gets worse.”
According to the Pentagon, while part of the US military aid package worth $61 billion may arrive in Ukraine in the next few days, Kiev’s manpower problem is not an easy problem to solve.
Mark Herlting, a former US lieutenant general, said he did not think weapons alone would allow Ukraine to regain lost territories.
`Artillery shells and long-range systems cannot help one side win a war,` he said.
To address the serious situation on the front lines and replenish the army, Ukraine lowered the military enlistment age from 27 to 25, eliminated some exemptions from military service, and created an online registration platform for military personnel.
The Ukrainian Parliament earlier this month also passed a bill allowing the country’s military to recruit prisoners to fight.
It is unclear whether Ukraine’s efforts to replenish its forces can help them prevent Russia from breaking through.