According to the expert, the use of the new weapon system may not always be for offensive purposes. It could also be utilized to reinforce units that are experiencing a decline in their combat effectiveness.
In order to be ready for a potential attack, Ukraine has begun the process of withdrawing certain brigades to restore their ability to engage in combat, Pavliuk explained.
According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), it is believed that Russia is actively carrying out offensive operations in eastern Ukraine in order to maintain its advantage in the ongoing conflict.
According to Pavliuk, it is highly likely that Russia wants to keep up its momentum following its successful seizure of Avdiivka in February.
Russian forces have made some small advances since capturing the city, with reports this week indicating that they have successfully taken control of two villages near the area.
According to Pavliuk, Russia is deploying its resources to Avdiivka, Lyman, and Bakhmut in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region.
The battle of Avdiivka proved to be one of the most brutal conflicts in the ongoing war, resulting in significant casualties for both opposing forces.
According to an intelligence update from the UK Ministry of Defence, Russia recorded an alarming average of almost 1,000 casualties per day in Ukraine during February. This figure represents the highest number of casualties since the start of the war.
