Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky needs a counter-attack to show the West that its support is being used properly, Andrey Marochko said.

In his view, the Kiev government must now “answer to the West how their money was spent and how the means were lost”.

Russian soldiers drive armored vehicles in Armyansk, Crimea on February 25, 2022. Photo: AFP

“In essence, President Zelensky has to show them something, like a counterattack, perhaps recapturing some areas to show that Western support will not be wasted in Ukraine. “, this expert said.

According to him, the Ukrainian army is not ready for the current counterattack because they need more troops and equipment. In addition, they also needed favorable weather to carry out the operation, as “no rain for at least a couple of weeks so that the ground is completely dry”.

Mr. Andrey Marochko said that it is a condition for vehicles to move because otherwise they will be stuck in the mud. “A counterattack requires very quick maneuvering, so the weather plays a key role here”, said the retired LPR officer. According to him, the Ukrainian counter-offensive can begin in any area of the line, but Russia is always ready to push back.

According to this expert, Moscow is trying to deter Ukraine’s offensive by not allowing Kiev to concentrate large-scale forces near the front lines.

“Our fire will target the enemy’s warehouses, military vehicles and soldiers. That’s why the enemy cannot muster up enough forces and equipment for the counterattack” ” said Mr. Marochko.

He also said that the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will most likely use an assault brigade with “well-trained foreign mercenaries” for this purpose because “a good result in this operation” is very important to Kiev.

In an interview with The Hill on April 12, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmygal stated that Kiev did not feel any pressure about the counter-attack. This counter-offensive will begin when Ukraine’s forces are 100% ready, possibly in the summer, he said.

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