Previously, many sources predicted that the Russian army would attack Kharkiv, and sure enough, on May 9, the Russian army carried out a fierce bombardment of the entire territory of Kharkiv. The Ukrainian side claimed that the bombardment continued throughout the night, that the sirens in the city of Kharkiv were constantly sounding, and that other witnesses claimed that fires were seen everywhere. It is reported that the size of the "N" Army, which is responsible for the offensive of Kharkov, is about 70,000 people, and in addition to conventional tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, it is also equipped with specialized missile units. The Ukrainian side also confirmed on the 10th that Russia has launched a large-scale ground offensive in the Kharkiv region, which is considered to be the largest ground offensive launched by the Russian army in the region since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. #俄乌局势的新进展#
(The picture shows a firefighter working after the attack by the Russian army)
By the 11th, the fierce fighting in Kharkov had entered its second day. Russia, from Belgorod, occupied five settlements in the Kharkiv region. The Ukrainian side urgently sent reinforcements to the area, and a spokesman for the Eastern Command of the Ukrainian Army claimed that the Ukrainian army had contained the offensive of the Russian army at the border. However, the subordinate units of the Ukrainian National Guard said on social media on the 11th local time that the powerful offensive launched by the Russian army forced the Ukrainian army to withdraw from some positions. And at 14 o'clock on the same day, the Russian army had already begun to attack the strategically important town of Glubokoye. In view of the obvious superiority of the Russian army in weapons and ammunition, the actual control area of the Ukrainian army may be further compressed in the future, and even face the risk of collapse.
(The photo shows the Kharkiv region under attack)
It is a Russian tradition to launch attacks around major historical anniversaries. May 9 is the anniversary of the defeat of the Nazis, and this important anniversary can be used to boost the morale of the military and civilians. So why has Kharkiv become the new strategic target of the Russian army? First of all, Kharkiv is adjacent to Russia, plus the actual control area of the Russian army in eastern Ukraine, this place is almost surrounded on three sides. Just like Go, the Russian army can attack from multiple directions. However, Kharkiv itself has a high strategic value, not only as the second largest metropolis in Ukraine, but also as a center of heavy industry and education in the eastern region of Ukraine. Once this place is captured by the Russian army, it will be a huge loss for Ukraine, and it will even shake the confidence of the West in military aid to Ukraine.
(The picture shows the city of Kharkiv)
But is the current action of the Russian army aimed at opening a new front, or is it a strategic feint? This has become the focus of current discussion in foreign media. A Ukrainian military source told the Financial Times that the purpose of the Russian army's offensive is to contain the Ukrainian army, in order to reduce the resistance of the Russian army's offensive in the Donbas region. A similar view was expressed by an official of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Agency, who believes that the current deployment of Russian troops is not enough to capture Kharkiv, and that it may be just a false shot. In fact, the Russian army previously announced the withdrawal of the region, and the main targets of the special military operation were Donetsk and Luhansk, and Kharkiv was not the main target of the Russian army.
(The picture shows the Russian army in the Russian-Ukrainian war)
Another opinion is that the Russian army's move is to establish a buffer zone. Military experts from the British Sky Point TV believe that the Russian army's move is to ensure the safety of the logistics hub and establish a buffer zone in eastern Ukraine. In this way, the artillery of the Ukrainian army will be driven farther away, and the Russian border will be able to avoid another blow. You must know that Belgorod, which is close to this place, has been seriously disturbed by the Ukrainian army. In the long run, this will inevitably shake the confidence of the Russian people in the special military operation, and the Russian border towns will also suffer losses due to the attacks of the Ukrainian army.
In fact, the current Ukrainian counteroffensive has failed and has once again entered the defensive phase. At this time, if the Russian army further expands the area under its actual control, it will seriously shake the confidence of the West in providing military assistance to Ukraine. Ukraine's main war faction will also be further weakened, and Ukraine may be forced to the negotiating table.
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