Not sure if Ukrainians currently outnumber Russia 6 to 1 if they have 700,000 troops. Russia initially sent in 170-200,000 troops. Assuming that Russia replaced any losses, add to that Donestk and Lugansk fighters, Russia could easily have 300,000 fighters currently in the east and south of the country. So 700,000 vs 300,000.
Yes Ukrainians outnumber them by manpower but Russians outnumber them where it counts, Missiles, artillery, rockets, training, tanks, armored vehicles. Remember many Ukrainian troops are territorial defense units. Some receive only a few days or weeks training before going to the front.
Russians have recently advanced in the Popasnaya front, which is growing in size. Severodonestk is the only settlement in the Lugansk area under Ukrainian control. At the moment Severodonestk is completely surrounded and with the Popasnaya area growing to the south, the Ukrainians are likely to be outflanked.
I believe the reason why Russia is sending reinforcements to Donbas is because they want to strengthen their lines before going for the final push to envelop Ukrainian forces. Izium front is only 30 km away from Kramatorsk. If Kramatorsk falls it's basically game over for Ukraine. At the moment it only seems like a matter of time.
The only question is, afterwards, will Russians go for Odessa. With Transnistria on the line it seems likely, but we will have to wait and see. If the Ukrainians are smart, after Donbas, they will negotiate with Russia. However if they continue to remain stubborn and keep attacking Russian positions, then Russia will likely go for Odessa.
Defending is one thing, however going on the offensive against an enemy with superior firepower in every department is extremely difficult if not impossible. A recently Ukrainian offensive in south Donbas ended with 300 Ukrainian troops killed and dozens of tanks/armored vehicles destroyed.
This map is for the 21st of May, 2022. It shows Russia's recent advances in the Donbas
To see a detailed map click on the link below
Yes Ukrainians outnumber them by manpower but Russians outnumber them where it counts, Missiles, artillery, rockets, training, tanks, armored vehicles. Remember many Ukrainian troops are territorial defense units. Some receive only a few days or weeks training before going to the front.
Russians have recently advanced in the Popasnaya front, which is growing in size. Severodonestk is the only settlement in the Lugansk area under Ukrainian control. At the moment Severodonestk is completely surrounded and with the Popasnaya area growing to the south, the Ukrainians are likely to be outflanked.
I believe the reason why Russia is sending reinforcements to Donbas is because they want to strengthen their lines before going for the final push to envelop Ukrainian forces. Izium front is only 30 km away from Kramatorsk. If Kramatorsk falls it's basically game over for Ukraine. At the moment it only seems like a matter of time.
The only question is, afterwards, will Russians go for Odessa. With Transnistria on the line it seems likely, but we will have to wait and see. If the Ukrainians are smart, after Donbas, they will negotiate with Russia. However if they continue to remain stubborn and keep attacking Russian positions, then Russia will likely go for Odessa.
Defending is one thing, however going on the offensive against an enemy with superior firepower in every department is extremely difficult if not impossible. A recently Ukrainian offensive in south Donbas ended with 300 Ukrainian troops killed and dozens of tanks/armored vehicles destroyed.
This map is for the 21st of May, 2022. It shows Russia's recent advances in the Donbas
To see a detailed map click on the link below
