Main phase of counteroffensive has not yet begun, Hodges
The main phase of the counteroffensive has not yet begun, but Ukraine is on the way to expelling the occupiers.
General, former commander of the US Ground Forces in Europe, Ben Hodges, said this on Espreso, Censor.NET reports.
"Ukraine has embarked on a path that will lead to the liberation of Crimea and the expulsion of Russian troops from Ukraine. Therefore, the start of a counteroffensive is an important step for Ukraine, but its main phase has not yet begun," he emphasized.
According to the general, the Armed Forces are putting pressure on the defense of the Russian Federation, looking for weak points, confusing the enemy as to where the main offensive will continue. There will also be certain losses during hostilities.
"I mean, the next few days will be very difficult, but I expect that in the next few weeks, we will see much more success and progressive dynamics of movement of Ukrainian forces," Ben Hodges added.
