The Russian Federation will not capture the Donetsk region as the war in Ukraine will develop in the coming months - expert forecast

Inscriptions on the projectiles for howitzers M777 on the position of Ukrainian servicemen on the front line in Kharkiv region, July 28 (photo: Reuters/Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy) Specialist in the field . When asked if Russia will be able to seize the Donetsk region by September, the expert answered negatively. “The pace of occupation of the Luhansk region was very low. Why is it believed that the offensive in Donetsk will be easier for Russian troops? I don't see it.

There are many urban buildings, sufficiently fortified positions along the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk-Bakhmut line. I do not exclude that the Russian army will be able to take these cities, but it is not a matter for one month, ”he said. Fedorov added that in Donetsk, logistics is seriously complicated and so much more complicated by so much artillery with high density of fire is much more complicated than it was before.

“In general, the picture of hostilities is seen as follows: in the Kharkiv region for 2-3 months the current position war will be maintained. The viscous, slow advance of Russian troops in Donetsk region will continue. And I hope for the Armed Forces offensive in the south, where the right -bank part of the Kherson region and the city of Kherson is expected. In this direction, in my opinion, there is quite a serious chance of success, ”the expert said.