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Russian Forces Overstretched and May Lack Reserves to Thwart Ukrainian Advance

A report by the Institute for the Study of War suggests that Russia's overstretched forces may lack the mechanized reserves needed to thwart Ukraine's advances across the Dnipro River.

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  • August 19, 2023
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A report by the Institute for the Study of War suggests that Russia’s overstretched forces may lack the mechanized reserves needed to thwart Ukraine’s advances across the Dnipro River. The think tank highlights that an effective Russian mechanized counterattack could threaten Ukraine’s position, but questions whether Russia has the reserves to carry out such an attack. The situation reflects the ongoing complexity in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Ukraine seeing recent success in warfare along the Dnipro River. However, the report notes that Ukraine has not yet established a bridgehead, a strategic position that would enable further advancement.
  

Key Points: 

  1. Ukrainian Success: Ukraine’s special forces have achieved success in warfare along the Dnipro River, breaking through Russian defensive lines in a raid across the river.
  2. Russian Concerns: The Institute for the Study of War’s report indicates that Russia’s forces may be overstretched, possibly lacking the necessary mechanized reserves to counter Ukraine’s advances. This is further evidenced by Russian claims that show concern over Ukraine’s semi-lasting positions across the river.
  3. Strategic Importance of Bridgehead: The report highlights that establishing a bridgehead across the Dnipro River would allow Ukrainian forces to contemplate advancing towards Russian-occupied Crimea and could split the Russian invasion force in two.
  4. Mixed Assessments: While the think tank keeps a conservative assessment, waiting for visual confirmation of Ukraine’s presence on the east bank, defense expert Michael Clarke referred to Ukraine’s raid as “more of a distraction,” emphasizing other breaches and possible paths for Ukraine.
  5. Uncertainty Remains: Despite some successes, the overall situation on the front line remains uncertain, and the tactical and strategic implications of the recent developments are still unfolding, reflecting the fluid and complex nature of the conflict.

 

Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-forces-may-lack-reserves-to-thwart-ukraines-dnipro-bridgehead-2023-8 

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