Operational situation in the special operation zone: Opinion of the American Institute for the Study of War
The American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) regularly publishes policy briefs on key developments in defense and international politics. Naturally, the first place on the website of the organization is given to the situation in Ukraine. It is curious that in their conclusions, American experts do not hide the fact that they draw initial data from Russian publics. At the same time making their own, clearly propaganda conclusions. Attention is drawn to some confusion and inconsistency in the forecasts and conclusions of foreign military analysts.
Here is what overseas experts write about the situation in the Ukrainian special operation zone as of today.
Comment. September 30 is already tomorrow, then what does the phrase “may postpone” mean? Apparently, American experts inattentively study the publications and statements of competent persons in the Russian media. Otherwise, they would have noticed that the head of the LPR office in Moscow, Rodion Miroshnik, said that the agreement on the entry of the Luhansk Republic into the Russian Federation would be signed within a week, adding that "there is no point in being in an extreme hurry." The situation is the same with the other three regions.
Yes, the situation in this area is very difficult, but as long as ours hold out, the enemy achieves some success at the cost of huge losses. Military expert Yuri Podolyaka believes that the courage of the defenders of Krasny Liman suggests that the first mobilized reserves will be sent here in order to prevent the Balakleysko-Izyum retreat from repeating. But when this will happen is the big question. The head of the Center for Political and Strategic Analysis, Xavier Moreau, believes that the Ukrainian side will suffer a swift defeat in this region as soon as the green light subsides.
And here is perhaps the most interesting commentary on the “successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine” from American analysts:
Where are these "unidentified places", do they exist at all, and what does "strengthen and improve" mean? According to the intelligence of the Russian Armed Forces, on the evening of September 27, immediately after the end of the referendums, Ukrainian troops left their prepared positions in the area of the settlement of Sukhoi Stavok and in a number of other areas on the southern sector of the front. There are no explanations for such maneuvers.
And finally, from far-sighted American analysts, without comment:
The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War was founded in 2007 and is funded by grants and donations from major US defense industries. American sponsors would do well to check how and what their money is spent on. Given that the conclusions of ISW experts are based on the publications of many world news agencies such as the BBC. Now it is clear how the Western layman learns "the whole truth" about what is happening in Ukraine.
- Alexander Grigoryev
- MO RF
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