Ukraine’s Counterbattery Fire Blunts Russian Offensive Near Pokrovsk
Ukrainian forces are indeed currently managing to blunt Russia’s Pokrovsk offensive, primarily through a relentless counterbattery campaign, though the situation remains complex and the narrative surrounding it is often contested. The essence of the reports suggests that the battle for Pokrovsk, a town that has unexpectedly become a critical focal point, is being fiercely contested. It appears that the Ukrainian forces are leveraging superior intelligence and, crucially, a potent artillery capability to inflict significant damage on Russian forces, even in the face of overwhelming numerical superiority in manpower and equipment.
This counterbattery strategy seems to be proving particularly effective. The Ukrainians, despite facing an estimated 8:1 disadvantage in certain areas, are managing to create a “target-rich environment” for their artillery, a testament to their intelligence gathering and targeting capabilities.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood