This is a hedge, but there is potential for several approaches:
-multiple efficient & effective combined arms “heavy” units conducting breaches & bypasses of RU defenses in key areas, regaining a lot of ground w/ SOF & territorials striking in the rear areas. 8/

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-a more methodical breach operations, massing heavy (armored) forces in fewer areas, with the idea of breaking through the front & breaking supply lines & encircling RU forces, while other “lighter” (infantry in “battlefield taxis”) break through & seize key terrain. 8/

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The upcoming UKR offensive, IMHO, will have elements of both. What will be interesting is to see how the UAF have “task organized” (that is, places different equipment & types of units) in which areas of the front. 7/

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The upcoming Ukraine operation will be challenging & tough. UAF will be on a large offensive w/ new equipment going against RU defensive positions that have been reinforced for 6 months. But without trained & well-led soldiers overwatching obstacles, RU defenses are useless.5/

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These “indicators” show a vast difference between solid UKR confidence & increasing RU chaos. This interview with @CIA Director Burns on the anniversary of the invasion last Feb has been on my mind. “Leaders” with hubris & cockiness aren’t leaders. 4/

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Compare that to what’s happening on the Russian side, today:
-more messaging by Prigozhin about dysfunction in RU govt & military
-Russian mutineers killing commander before deserting
-anti-Putin militias continue attack in Shebekino & beyond 3/

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On June 4, Russian occupation forces shelled Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast, again, the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office reported. Law enforcement officials noted that two civilians aged 62 and 74 were killed as a result of enemy strikes. Residential buildings were also damaged.

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⚡️🇺🇦Ukrainian FPV kamikaze drone hits a 🇷🇺Russian truck with personnel pic.twitter.com/SoAVfnSM3H

— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 4 juin 2023

Ukrainian FPV kamikaze drone hits a Russian truck with personnel

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After more than 15 months of Russia's war against Ukraine, only half of the 1,078 bomb shelters in Kyiv checked by a government commission are ready for use, Strategic Industries Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin said.

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A seven-year-old girl from Odesa competes and wins in a gymnastics competition with a bionic prothesis.

Sasha Pascal lost her leg to a Russian missile attack a year ago.

Daily and nightly attacks on residential areas of Ukrainian cities continue.#RussianWarCrimes https://t.co/W56xbN0BYS

— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) 4 juin 2023

A seven-year-old girl from Odesa competes and wins in a gymnastics competition with a bionic prothesis. Sasha Pascal lost her leg to a Russian missile attack a year ago. Daily and nightly attacks on residential areas of Ukrainian cities continue. #RussianWarCrimes

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