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Ukraine's Stunning Advance is Now Set to Meet 'Fierce' Russian Resistance

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Defense expert Marina Miron has argued Russia may be retreating in order to address its military issues and launch a counter attack with reinforcements.
The Ukrainian army can expect swift retaliation from Russian forces following its counteroffensive success, according to an expert.
Ukraine’s army has been driving forward against Russian occupiers on two fronts, in the east of the country and in the southern region of Kherson. Earlier this week, a pro-Russian Telegram channel produced a map showing Ukraine had taken significant land back from Russia in Kherson in just a few hours.
Another map, from the Institute for the Study of War think tank and AEI’s Critical Threats Project, showed how Ukraine has pressed home its advantage after seizing the key eastern city of Lyman.
Miron noted that while it appears Ukraine is steamrolling through previously occupied territory, Russia is attempting to limit its losses at the moment.
“[Russian forces] are trying to concentrate their formations and save manpower. At the same time, what is happening is that they will try to retain the strategically important right bank area,” she said.
“Right now the Russians are waiting for reinforcements, so they need to win time losing as few men as possible.

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