The Supreme Commander of NATO stated on Thursday that he does not believe the Russian military has deployed enough troops for a strategic breakthrough in the region around Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine. General Christopher Cavoli, the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO forces in Europe, said he is confident that Ukrainian forces will hold their lines in the region, Reuters reports.
Russia opened a new front in the Ukrainian war last week when small groups of highly mobile units swiftly crossed the border and entered the Kharkiv region, forcing Ukraine to rush troops from other areas.
“The Russians do not have the numbers required for a strategic breakthrough,” Cavoli said at a press conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels after a meeting of military commanders from across the transatlantic alliance. “More importantly, they lack the skill and capability to do so, to operate at the level necessary to exploit any breakthrough into a strategic advantage,” he added.
“They have the capability to achieve local advances and have done some of that. They have also sustained some local losses.” He did not provide any data on the number of soldiers Russia has deployed in the area.
Anticipated Ammunition Deliveries Admiral Rob Bauer, chairman of the NATO Military Committee, said at the press conference that he expects “serious improvements” soon in the amount of ammunition Ukrainian forces will receive. Russian forces sometimes outnumber Ukrainian troops at a ratio of 10 to one, officials claim.
The lack of ammunition in Ukraine is partly the result of months-long delays in receiving a large package of military aid for Ukraine through the U.S. Congress. Cavoli said Ukrainian allies are now delivering “huge amounts” of ammunition and short-range air defense systems, as well as “significant quantities” of armored vehicles to help in the fight against advances near Kharkiv.
“I am in very close contact with our Ukrainian colleagues and am confident that they will hold the line,” he said.
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UPDATE FROM UKRAINE Russian Troop Numbers Insufficient for Kharkiv Breakthrough: ‘Lack the Skill and Capability,’ Says NATO January 16, 2024 The NATO Supreme Commander stated today that the Russian military has not deployed enough troops for a strategic breakthrough in the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine. General Christopher Cavoli, leading NATO forces in Europe, expressed confidence that Ukrainian forces will maintain their positions, according to Reuters.
Last week, Russia initiated a new front in the Ukrainian conflict, with small, highly mobile units crossing the border into Kharkiv. This move forced Ukraine to quickly redeploy troops from other areas.
“Russian forces lack the numbers necessary for a strategic breakthrough,” Cavoli remarked during a press conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, following discussions with military leaders from across the alliance. “Moreover, they lack the necessary skill and capability to operate at a level required to exploit any breakthrough into a strategic advantage,” he added.
“They may achieve local gains, but they have also faced local losses.” No specific figures regarding Russian troop deployments were provided.
Anticipated Ammunition Support Admiral Rob Bauer, chairman of the NATO Military Committee, announced expectations of “significant improvements” in the ammunition supply to Ukrainian forces. Officials claim that Russian forces sometimes outnumber Ukrainian troops by a ratio of 10 to one.
The shortage of ammunition in Ukraine partly stems from prolonged delays in receiving a substantial military aid package through the U.S. Congress. Cavoli noted that Ukrainian allies are now delivering “substantial amounts” of ammunition, short-range air defense systems, and “significant quantities” of armored vehicles to counter advances near Kharkiv.
“I am in close communication with our Ukrainian counterparts and am confident in their ability to hold the line,” he affirmed.
