Ran's retreat from Kherson: Ukraine's support works - Stoltenberg

"It testifies to the courage, determination and determination of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and also indicates the importance of further support," Stoltenberg said. "The training of Ukrainian forces with advanced equipment in combination with the courage of the military allows you to release the territories that we now see around Kherson," NATO Secretary General.

Such a comment Stoltenberg made after the head of the Ministry of Defense of Russia, Sergei Shoigu declared the removal of Russian troops from the west bank of the Dnieper against the background of the offensive from two directions of Ukrainian forces trying to take the Kherson group. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the tick. The day before, US Deputy Defense Colus stated that Russia has suffered tens of thousands of losses since the beginning of a large -scale invasion in February.

Stoltenberg said NATO estimates are about the same. "We have the same data: Russia has lost a lot. They have sent about 80% of their land forces to Ukraine. And at the same time they suffered losses - both personnel and military equipment, and, importantly, modern ammunition. , talks about the successes that Ukrainians have achieved with the support of the Allies, "he told reporters in an interview.

At the same time, NATO Secretary General warned that the opponent could not be underestimated in the Kremlin's face. According to him, in Russia there is still a fairly great military potential. "We have seen rocket attacks, drones on Ukrainian cities, critical infrastructure and power plants. The war is not over, we should not underestimate the cruelty of the Russian Armed Forces," Stoltenberg explained. Recall that "the retreat of the invaders from Kherson" can only be a provocation.