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How the Pentagon assesses Ukraine’s progress

Ukraine's counter-offensive gains momentum as it pierces Russia's second defensive line, but limited ammunition and worsening weather pose challenges.

Ukraine's counter-offensive gains momentum, piercing Russia's second defensive line.
Director of America's Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) acknowledges past misjudgments in Iraq and Afghanistan.
DIA now emphasizes national factors and leadership when assessing a country's will to fight.
DIA analysts use a detailed worksheet to assess the depth of Russia's defenses and Ukraine's progress.
Limited ammunition and worsening weather make breaking the remaining Russian lines difficult.

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