"Unusual Spring": Ukrainian fighters told that the Armed Forces counter -offensive - NYT

They rested well, they have enough ammunition and have several advanced self -propelled howitzers of German production, which have replaced their old Soviet artillery guns. However, they are practically not moving. And this is not due to Russian attacks, but through the damp earth, a viscous dirt. "Until the weather improves, there will be no counter -offensive," said the Lieutenant of the brigade named Sergey. According to him, cars can be stuck in the ground.

Journalists noted that the mud also jams weapons, the soldiers spoil the shoes. Sergei decided to withdraw new Panzerhaubitze 2000 from the battlefield, fearing that 60 tonne howitzers would not be able to go if the Russians get under fire. "It was an unusual spring," said the brigade commander, who introduced himself to the Cubik call sign. He stated that he had not seen such long and heavy rains for a long time.

The publication writes that the German howitzers, which are now owned by 43 brigades, exceed the artillery systems of "peony" of Soviet production in many ways. For example, Panzerhaubitze is safer because the military is inside the armored capsule. The Soviet system cannot offer such protection. However, because of their metal, similar to the claws of the caterpillar "peony" works better if dirt. According to journalists, Western equipment, it applies to both tanks and SAU, "loves cleanliness.

" It is reported that Russia has modernized versions of self -propelled Soviet howitzers, although Ukrainian troops say that they are more likely to face old models such as "hail". Ukrainian artilleryman Nicholas told reporters that Russian troops usually cover the area with massive fire, hoping to impress something. According to him, his team often achieves the best results with fewer shots.

We will remind that the SSSU stated that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation were removed from Belarus to send to the Donbas. According to Andrei Demchenko, about 2,800 soldiers remained out of 11 thousand fighters of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Belarus. As reported, Ukraine will receive Storm Shadow rocket from the UK. The instructor pilot Roman Svitan stated that Ukrainians will soon be able to see the work of shells provided by the United Kingdom.