One of the advantages for the Russians is the terrain in the area of Pokrovsk.
Currently, fierce battles are taking place and the Russian occupying army is advancing in Pokrovsk direction. The specific terrain features of this section of the front line give the invaders an opportunity to capture new territories.
Military expert Serhiy Hrabskyi told about this on the air of FREEDOM TV channel.
The terrain in this area, characterized by forest-steppe zones, provides advantages to the occupiers.
"It is quite difficult to hide or create any fortifications. This is related to the tactical loss of Ukrainian territory in this direction," the military expert explained.
Moreover, Hrabskyi notes that the Russian command can afford any losses. This is partly why the fighting is so intense and why the Russian army engages in so-called "needle-like advances."
"They move along tree lines, avoid open areas, and conduct combat operations in small groups. It is important to understand that they can afford huge losses, which lead to a significant advantage over the Ukrainian defense units," Hrabskyi stated.
Additionally, the invaders have an advantage in artillery and guided aerial bombs. This allows them to transform the terrain into a lunar-like landscape. According to Hrabskyi, the Russians are using these advantages to advance in the Pokrovsk direction.
"The dynamics and intensity of the hostilities are very high. To create substantial fortifications, enough to be considered secure, requires time. These fortifications need to be established at a distance that prevents the enemy from impacting them. This is why we are transitioning to maneuver warfare with small groups. The enemy, simply having more resources, can afford maneuver warfare on multiple fronts, trying to disperse our forces. This is what complicates the combat operations," Hrabskyi explained.
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