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Ukraine’s counter-offensive is drawing near

Ukraine's counter-offensive is coming soon. Russian troops are braced. Ukraine's offensive force consists of about a dozen brigades, most of which have little or no armour.

  • Ukraine's counter-offensive is imminent with almost no details known to the public.
  • Russian troops have reportedly fortified their defences along the front line in anticipation of the attack.
  • Ukraine's offensive force consists of about a dozen brigades, nine of which are armed and supplied by Western allies.
  • The force has some weaknesses, including vehicles with little or no armour and a modest amount of artillery.
  • Ukraine needs to achieve tactical surprise and needs mobile air defences to keep Russian planes at bay.
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