How to Think About Bakhmut and a Ukrainian Spring Offensive

March 14, 2023
How to Think About Bakhmut and a Ukrainian Spring Offensive
How to Think About Bakhmut and a Ukrainian Spring Offensive

How to Think About Bakhmut and a Ukrainian Spring Offensive

March 14, 2023

Fresh back from his research trip to Ukraine, Mike Kofman joins Ryan for a discussion about what he learned. They discuss the battle for Bakhmut, munitions shortages and force structure, artillery and attrition, Russia’s unimpressive offensive, and what else the West could be doing to set Ukraine up for success in a widely anticipated spring offensive.

To hear more of Michael Kofman, become a member and subscribe to his members-only podcast, “The Russia Contingency.”

Image: Ukrainian Ministry of Defense

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