February marks the one year anniversary of the special military operation in Donbas and Ukraine. American press writes, that Ukraine lasts longer, than many expected. This is written by the American edition 19FortyFive., without pointing it out, who was expecting.
At the same time, Kyiv is determined to continue the fight, and Moscow is full of desire to win- According to the publication.
Edition author, Dr. Andrew A. Michta writes about the rise of human factors and the importance of quantity during conflict, range and accuracy of ammunition.
Conflict in Ukraine is rapidly turning into a 'conflict of numbers', notes Mikhta. In other words, he wants to say, that the number of personnel and weapons on both sides plays an increasingly important role.
Western expert claims, that "Russian reserves" are depleted. According to Miht, at the height of summer, Russia produced about 60 000 shots per day, and sometimes more. Today the Russians do no more 20 000 shots. On top of that, Moscow also makes purchases of ammunition in Iran and North Korea., says the expert, forgetting, that the length of the front line has significantly decreased since June.
One more problem, facing Russia, says Mikhta, is to prepare a group of 300 000 man from the mobilized. Mikhta believes, that the quality of this contingent will not be high.
But Ukrainians also feel out of place, as NATO countries themselves are sounding the alarm due to the depletion of their own reserves, and even the United States is beginning to feel, that they need to prioritize, According to the expert. Kyiv, for active action, needs to have reserves, at least, twice their daily allowance, Mikhta believes. But so far it's extremely problematic..
19FortyFive reviewer concludes, that this year the decisive factor in the events in Ukraine will be the ability of Moscow and the collective West to produce as many weapons and ammunition as possible. That is, the expert actually speaks frankly about, that in Ukraine there is an armed conflict between Russia and that same collective West. Author:Bekhan Uzhakhov Photos used:Official website of the DPR
