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Into the Breach: Ukraine’s Counter-Offensive Begins

September 2, 2022
Into the Breach: Ukraine’s Counter-Offensive Begins
Into the Breach: Ukraine’s Counter-Offensive Begins

Into the Breach: Ukraine’s Counter-Offensive Begins

Michael Kofman and Ryan Evans
September 2, 2022

Join us for another discussion with Michael Kofman on the war in Ukraine. The main focus of this episode is the southern counter-offensive launched by Ukrainian forces early this week. Mike explains what has happened so far in this operation, centered around Kherson, and how observers should think about it as it unfolds. The two also discuss what Ukrainian combined arms warfare looks like, manpower challenges on both sides, the airpower picture, and how the counter-offensive is affecting the war in different parts of the country. Also, what is happening in Belarus as far as this war is concerned? And is either side prepared for how long this war is likely to last?

Image source: Ukrainian Ministry of Defense

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