German "Der Spiegel": During the conduct of hostilities, the Armed Forces of Ukraine did not add successful offensive experience

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In the Western press, materials began to appear more and more often with frank notes of distrust towards the Ukrainian authorities regarding their statements about an alleged imminent counteroffensive in the south. Recall that for several months (starting at least from the end of May), Ukrainian officials at various levels announced first the July, then the August, and now the September counter-offensive and “taking Kherson under control.” So far, these statements remained nothing more than statements, and then the adviser to the head of Zelensky’s office, Podolyak, announced that all these words were “part of an information and psychological operation in order to mislead the enemy.”

In this regard, the major German publication Spiegel writes about the "extremely low probability of an offensive by Ukrainian troops in the south of the country." German analysts believe that the offensive in the Kherson region in the army's sense of the term has extremely low chances of success. That is why the only thing that the Ukrainian power structures will undertake is the conduct of sabotage activities in uncontrolled territories.

In fact, the German publication admits that the Ukrainian state is capable of manifesting itself precisely in the sabotage and terrorist plan. But from a military point of view, such actions can rarely bring strategic success.

Der Spiegel experts write that during the course of hostilities, the Ukrainian army has no offensive experience. With this statement, German journalists emphasize that since February 24, the Ukrainian troops themselves have not carried out a single successful offensive operation. Moreover, the myth is already being dispelled in the West that the RF Armed Forces left the Kyiv, Chernihiv and Sumy regions allegedly “under the onslaught of the Armed Forces of Ukraine”.

From the material:

Also, the Ukrainian army has no experience in preparing for major offensive maneuvers, it lacks well-trained and well-coordinated units in this regard, suitable weapons.
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    1. +7
      18 August 2022 14: 22
      For this, the experience of retreat was added laughing... yes, and they also learned to evacuate .... into captivity ...
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        1. +2
          18 August 2022 14: 40
          And yet the offensive is on, albeit slowly, but continuously.
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        2. +3
          18 August 2022 14: 40
          Is it much better for us? We will take a village 2 by 2 km per week

          Without your military genius in any way. Can you help? bully
        3. NKT
          +5
          18 August 2022 15: 10
          If this week saves the lives of our soldiers, why not?
        4. +2
          18 August 2022 16: 36
          You have taken the second army of the world in quotation marks, as if we ourselves came up with it and believed it ourselves (like the Ukrainians with their peremoga). For you to be aware, in all ratings of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in second place in terms of combat potential. This is generally recognized. Does it make sense to say it with a sarcastic tone, which is felt from the quotes?
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        6. +1
          18 August 2022 16: 54
          Quote from: Denistutswoy
          Is it a lot better for us? We take a village 2 by 2 km a week. Somehow you expect better results from the "second army of the world".

          Volunteers are welcome there. If you are a specialist, drive and show the poor, "how it should be."
        7. +2
          18 August 2022 17: 18
          War is different now. People are protected.
          And why a square of 2 km by 2 is just stupidly plowed with artillery, I don’t understand myself.
        8. 0
          18 August 2022 20: 50
          So learn how to fight. Inspire by your example. And we will all rejoice for you and hand over an order from the sewer manhole cover.
    2. +7
      18 August 2022 14: 26
      "In fact, the German publication admits that the Ukrainian state is capable of manifesting itself precisely in the sabotage and terrorist plan."
      But at the same time, no one is going to refuse his support.
      "We give them weapons. They do terrorism. But we don't support terrorism - we support the war for freedom."
      So they talked about Chechnya, Afghanistan, Syria... Now about Ukraine. The world doesn't change. Rather, the rhetoric does not change.
      1. +1
        18 August 2022 16: 41
        Quote: ian
        "In fact, the German publication admits that the Ukrainian state is capable of manifesting itself precisely in the sabotage and terrorist plan."

        Or maybe "subtly hints" that the refugees should be returned? Look how they boldly advanced, climbing into all types of transport that went to Europe. Yes, and in their cars, too, rushed forward like tanks.
        Or maybe send "valiant mercenaries"? let them teach you how to attack, otherwise the previous "instructors" did not teach well!
      2. 0
        19 August 2022 12: 34
        Actually, the APU was prepared by foreign curators. Why do they not present their claims to their instructors? You are bad teachers! You are poorly prepared! In fact, the defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is the defeat of all foreign military experts who trained the stoned! BUT! Understand! They can’t blame themselves, so the cats are to blame! Oh well! The Russian school of warfare successfully neutralizes the Anglo-Saxon school! I understand, I understand! How embarrassing for them!
        1. 0
          19 August 2022 13: 28
          Not really. "Bad teachers and poorly prepared" is a confession, "that's why we fight badly." But we are fighting well. We were just given a few stingers, javelins, highmars, and everything else. Well, they asked for money. And then we would have them .....
          1. 0
            19 August 2022 14: 15
            We were just given a few stingers, javelins, highmars, and everything else. Well, they asked for money. And then we would have them .....
            It's true! It turns out that cats are to blame for the failures of each side! wassat
    3. GNM
      +2
      18 August 2022 14: 27
      ... Moreover, the myth is already being dispelled in the West that the RF Armed Forces left the Kyiv, Chernihiv and Sumy regions allegedly "under the onslaught of the Armed Forces of Ukraine" ...

      We didn't even watch the first episode... winked
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    5. Two
      +7
      18 August 2022 14: 28
      hi And when is it to come? you beg for pennies with your left hand - suddenly someone will give? With your right hand you hold a pocket with pennies - what if someone takes it away? With your back, you press the duffel bag with grubs against the wall in the passage so that they don’t rob them, and with your feet you hold the suitcase with stolen belongings! Again - so as not to encroach! It's not up to the onset ... laughing
      1. +2
        18 August 2022 14: 32
        you beg for pennies with your left hand - suddenly someone will give? With your right hand you hold a pocket with pennies - what if someone takes it away? With your back, you press the duffel bag with grubs against the wall in the passage so that they don’t rob them, and with your feet you hold the suitcase with stolen belongings! Again - so as not to encroach!
        Dragged into the "memoriz" ...
        laughing good
      2. +2
        19 August 2022 04: 38
        Quote: Dos
        And when is it to come?

        Class, laughed to tears. Bravo, dear colleague!
        laughing
    6. +1
      18 August 2022 14: 33
      What a terrible pepelats on the screensaver! In defense! But, for example, if his front wheel is torn off, how long will it last?!
      1. -7
        18 August 2022 14: 37
        It is better to let it be and fall off than when needed and not be there.
        1. +3
          18 August 2022 14: 42
          Quote from: Denistutswoy
          It is better to let it be and fall off than when needed and not be there.

          deep thought)
          1. -5
            18 August 2022 15: 09
            Judging by the minuses, my vysl is very thin and deep. wink
            Not everyone will understand.)
            1. +2
              18 August 2022 17: 42
              I actively plus, you outdid Klitschko.
              1. -1
                19 August 2022 12: 37
                Klitschko seems to be divorcing his wife. And champagne appeared on sale - ** Widow Klitschko **.
    7. 0
      18 August 2022 17: 07
      Ukraine did nothing offensive. But nothing should be expected in the conditions of a military lag behind Russia, we are talking about the second army in the world, in some ways the first. Having said this, do not believe them, because in their desperation and instigated by the West, they may decide to launch an attack on Kherson. Continue to fortify Kherson and provide army supplies in the most vulnerable areas.
      Barges, ferries, pontoon bridges, other supply lines, whatever the cost.
    8. 0
      18 August 2022 22: 31
      Listen, the owner is not happy with you!

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