Russians Counterattack on Northern Kharkov Oblast – Offensive Has Seen Success in the Direction of Kupyansk and Liman
Ukraine finally launched its long-advertised and much-hyped counteroffensive in early June, after multiple postponements. It would soon prove to become a complete fiasco.
But now, it seems that the Russian Federation forces are the ones poised to take back the initiative with a well-formed attack in the northern Kharkov oblast.
Russias operation seems to be adhering to the classic and basic tenets of military art for an offensive – starting with gathering an overwhelming force, usually around the 3 to 1 majority in troop numbers – and having also superiority in artillery and Air support.
It also helps to have the upper hand at the psychological balance of troops, in a moment when Ukrainian troop morale has hit rock bottom.
