Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia expected in ‘weeks rather than months’, officials say

Officials said Ukraine has now built up enough forces for a major attack into Russian-held territory which may “succeed against Russian defensive positions” poppyeh reports

President Zelensky is expected to order an initial series of mobile infantry attacks on Russian-held territory in the coming weeks, which will pave the way for a wider push into key regions.

Around 152,000 Russian soldiers are thought to be currently defending the occupied parts of the southern Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, while Ukraine is thought to have 160,000 to 220,000 troops prepared for its delayed “spring” attack, according to Ukrainian intelligence.

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