Ukraine Offensive: Slow and Steady or Swift? - Ukraine War Update
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0:00 - Quick Map Update
1:51 - Discussing UA Offensive Tempo
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Greetings Georgie! Or is it Georgy? Could you please clarify the proper spelling of your first name some vid?
Just wanted to let you know that I like both your angry, passionate side and your calm, rational side equally. In the past you have gotten very visibly angered by the unrealistic expectations of the uninitiated to the conflict and it really highlights both your commitment to Ukrainian life and success (which was never in doubt), but that WE too should be getting angry, making noise, doing more in our comfortable democracies because Ukrainian lives are on the line. But you didn't do that in this video. You just calmly explained how hypocritical it is for Germany (or any NATO country not on the ground there) to critique Ukraine's military decisions. But you also explained the cold hard reality of fighting a war that largely relies on the support of outside powers; your very existence depends on satisfying the voters in said democratic patronage. Anywho, if Ukraine had fortifications as walled as this post, they'd be in good shape. 👌
It's very easy to criticize the counter offensive from the outside and as you correctly pointed out, NATO military doctrine is built on air superiority. Ukraine is punching far above its weight with one arm tied behind its back. If Ukraine had all the weapons that NATO has at present right from the start, the war would've been over already.
You forgot about korea nato fought two communists countries same doctrine as today's communist enemy aka russia just add drones and precise artillery my opinion a lot of similarities not exactly the same but close
Pressure upon Ukrainian army doesn't come only from Western public, it also comes from Ukrainian public itself, who also has high expectations from their army.
@@Survivor_Man_o_Fury_2012 It's Georgijs.
It took thousands of sorties and 40+ days of constant airial bombing before the ground operation in Iraq commenced. Let that sink in, Ukraine is doing it without ALL of that.
FACTS!
Absolutely... and Ukraine is up against Russia... not too many people have experience in that department. 💯
Not only that the coalition was literally dropping 8000-10000 shells of various types before even attacking Iraqi defensive positions…your comment and the argument of the video are spot on. It’s easy for people to go OMG the Ukrainians are failing when they omit the fact that the AFU doesn’t have the luxury to literally pound the enemy for days and then some more when they physically move in to take the ground
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In ww2 it took the US and britan two and a half years to launch the normandy landings. Two years of bombing german supply lines/ cities/ infrastructure night and day. Expectations on Ukraines timeline to push Russia out of its territory is deeply impatient. Nato is used to fighting 3rd world guerillas for the last 70 years. RUSSIA IS A MODERN AND FIRST WOLD ARMY.
I heard Chuck Pfarffer in the Myria report podcast say that he wants to see a slower offensive by UA because "the slower the pace, the more successful the offensive with less casualties". UA does not have air superiority so UA must attrit all RU artillery first before moving forward. He also said UA is doing a fantastic job shaping the battlefield and that Gen. Zaluzhni is teaching a master class on how to fight a near peer without air superiority. It is NOT the speed that counts, it is about shaping the battlefield which takes a lot of time without air power. Anyone who rushes UA or is saying the counteroffensive failed is either a moron or Kremlin parrot. UA's actions are really a campaign, not a counteroffensive because there are a series of actions and operations. We need to stop comparing the Southern front to Kharkiv. Slava Ukraini
I think that damn blowing had a bit to do with slower movement at the start. Ukraine adapts and will prevail in the future.
Very well said.👍
It's to be compared to Kherson last year.
@@pierresaelen3097 Kherson wasn't a real success either... If Ukraine was smart, they would have tightened the noose and captured those Russians. They let them get away with their own pace, very low losses and now those same troops are fighting Ukraine in Zaporizhia. It's like robbing Peter to pay Paul and now Peter has come back to claim his debt...
I 💯 agree. I believe ua should continue to shape the battlefield this yr and await it's air arm next yr.
I also believe that the west is very slow with its quantity of aid and needs to provide at least another 10 brigades of equipment, whilst maintaining the current.
Air defence numbers are woeful, good but small in number. Mine clearing equipment gotta be 500% more equipment.
100 km through prepared lines is no joke, even worse when the equipment numbers are low. Over supply them. Get the job done.
Basically if they fail. It's our fault.
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Steady pressure if the opponent is strong then pull push twist until they break
Thanks, G 🎉
I had the exact same analysis re: the german article. Glad to finally hear aomeone state the obvious! Equip Ukraine like NATO and they'll fight like NATO. 🙄
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Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.
NATO isn’t the expert in breaking Russian defense lines, Ukraine is.
Greetings from Germany,Georgie.Slava Ukraine
Thank you for the update, Georgijs. Greetings from North Carolina. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 💙💛
I want Ukraine to win. I wish they had everything they need to win. They don't have that, though. I am fine with a slow and steady push because eventually the rot in the russian forces will cause them to collapse. I am fine with progress that spares as many Ukrainian lives as possible. Thank you for the update, Georgijs.
Well said
I still remember your advice Georgijs. Trust the AFU. I Do!! Slava Ukraini 🔱💙💛🇺🇦 VPDFO
I trust the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 🇺🇦.
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@@Alie01 Hey Alie,
I'm worried about the outcome of today's massive missile strike.
And I just got through telling off some Russian troll looking get information and pictures to spread yet another rumor that Budanov and Zaluzhnyi got blown up by a missile. Rolling my eyes. I hope you are safe. 🙂
I trust them too but am so angry with Russia for all these terrorist attacks on civilians. What a ba****d country 😠
Me too
36 out of 36 missiles intercepted. 100 percent intercepted. Thank God.🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇸
Ukraine is fighting a war that's never been done before. Ukraine has turned drones into a battlefield air force. No one has plans for a war like this but, Ukraine is winning. So it'll take a few more minutes than fast food. I am amazed and impressed so much by these kind, intelligent people that are fighting for the right to exist. It should take some time to happen. So the world never forgets. Ukraine is a free land. And they're winning.
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Spot on! Not our fathers’ war anymore. Drones have eliminated the concept of hiding.
There is nothing like a good dose of well explained commonsense to cut through all the crap going on out there. Well done.
Exactly and we can rely on Georgjis to give us an honest no nonsense report 😊
More like a good dose of copium. dont get me wrong but this guy does not have access to information from people on the front. im pro Ukrainian and this guy is just making up stories left and right. He doesnt know the situation on the ground. All we can do is just wait and see what will happen.
There is an old saying ''Slow and steady wins the race''
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Ukraine is becoming a leading country in military tactics , considering it does not have air superiority.
NATO would never conduct a counteroffensive like this without air superiority, Ukraine has no choice .
Their use of drones and ingenuity has been amazing..
If we give them what is required to win the war,then they will do it sooner rather than later,and save countless lives in the process.
Slava Ukraine 🇬🇧🇺🇦❤️
Exactly. Ukraine is doing fantastically.
I think they lack engineering vehicles or can't use them because of how easy they are to spot.
YES. Ask marine Mercer, how would he like to go into Battle ,with one arm tied behind his back.
Brit. Can do, and Should do, ..More. Love, UK for hosting, welcoming, training, for all Ukraine Warriors.
By the way , Ukranian Warriors, us, little Britishers are still asking the same questions re: Stonehenge....WHY ?
Absolutely, without a doubt. Give them what they need!
The issue with engineering vehicles and air supremacy go hand in hand. Engineering vehicles by the very nature of their job have to move slowly, making them prime targets for artillery and air attack. Given NATO air supremacy doctrine, they likely designed their engineering vehicles with the assumption that they would not be deployed until after air supremacy had been achieved over the area of deployment, so they are protected from enemy air and artillery attack.
Without air supremacy it is very hard to give the engineering vehicles the cover they need to do their job.
You are SPOT ON! When Ukraine joins NATO, it will have the strongest army (behind the USA, obviously). But way stronger and way more experienced than European NATO member. We will going to Ukraine to listen and learn! Victory to Ukraine 🇺🇦!
UA will be a fine tuned fighting machine just like Vietnam were after the war.
Thanks for clarifying most of ukrainan challenges. My gut feeling is that the ukrainan generals cares for their soldiers. They dont want them killed for nothing.
Impressive leadership by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy! Strengthening Ukraine's air defense system and closely monitoring the enemy's activity shows a proactive and vigilant approach. The coordinated efforts of the intelligence agencies demonstrate their commitment to ensuring Ukraine's security. Kudos to the team for their dedication and strategic planning! 🇺🇦👏
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 like your reports
Welcome, Mariia. We love having your engagement here. Thank you. ❤️
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@@up4open I guess Russians don't count tens of thousands of dead Russians as damage. In a couple of years I'll go looking for a Russian wife, since all the Russian men will be crippled or dead even an ugly like me can get a hottie!
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You will be saying this phrase soon:
Ave Imperatore Putin, morituri te salutant.
@@up4openhey Vanya, you forgot to take your medicine again, the nurses are looking everywhere for you 🤡
Georgie.. You are the man. Thank you for the updates
Well, in my talk with Dutch officers, they said the same as you do. They also said that the Ukrainian army is outperforming their expectations. Not in the sense of territory, but in the sense of efficient use of valuable assets (people and big guns, mainly). The Ukrainian losses are extremely low for an attacking force in open terrain without air cover. As a political scientist, I am more qualified (maybe) to talk about the "election cycle". I don't think that that is the case. The top politicians all say that they are in for the long haul if needed. Military industrial preparations in the west surely confirm that.
Good analysis. Friend of mine recently out of canadian army, said this type of warfare was not what they'd trained for. Land war without air superiority is incredible difficult. Evaluate, adapt and overcome is what I see UFA doing well but it will take time.
Ah... Bild... means 'picture'; started as a picture paper - right-wing rag. Not fighting like NATO? When has NATO fought without air supremacy? The points raise (from within the highly politicised Bundeswehr) are the epitome of a straw man fallacy. Trust in AFU. Thanks for keeping us up to date Geogij. Slava Ukraine!!
BILD tends to dramatise and hallucinate when it comes to news in order to have a higher income😂
I think a big part of all this talk that the offensive isn't moving fast enough is because they're looking for a repeat of the big, sweeping offensive that liberated Kharkiv last year. Observers just need to realize that this kind of war, without either side in control of the sky, is much more likely to continue to be a drawn-out, grinding, attritional slog. Attacking an army using defense in depth tactics like the Russians are using is one of the most difficult things an army can be asked to do, probably right behind an amphibious landing. I think they're doing very well. If I ever catch myself starting to doubt the ability of the UAF I just remind myself that they weren't expected to last more than a couple weeks against the Russian forces when the full scale invasion started. When viewing it from that standpoint and considering how much they've accomplished I have confidence that they'll be victorious.
Georgji, yet another profound 'teaching' for those of us who are, a bit, new to this kind of intense situation...with the added stress and pressure of all the 'social Media' onslaught...vying for our attention; you do such an amazing job of helping us to understand how thus 'Circus' is manipulating us ....and giving us insights on how we might want to deal with it in a more enlightened way. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.🎉🎉❤😊
Appreciate you and your updates ❤🇺🇦
People look back at the Kharkiv and Kherson offensive like it happened in a couple weeks. The Kherson offensive lasted months before they made any significant progress, but all it took was 1 break in the line on the Kharkiv front before Russia started losing massive amounts of ground.
The probing attacks may last for a couple more months, but all it takes is 1 break in the line for Russia to start losing territory.
Well said.
Exactly.
I expect actual breakthroughs when AFU will finally reach the second line, where orcs artillery is and where minefields end. No earlier than that.
I just hope they'll make it before the rainy season begins. When it's rasputitza time, nobody goes nowhere.
Russia has lost so much anti air it has huge holes in it's defence. Russia has lost so many tanks it has crippled offensive capability.
Now holes are appearing in counter battery fire. Russia is also running low on MLRS, though it's yet to be felt on the frontline.
If Ukraine holds it seems a summer offensive in 2024 would be led with Ukrainian air superiority against an unsupported infantry.
The battlefield conditions are very different from the Kharkiv or Kherson conditions. 1 break in the line will not produce a rapid advance it is going to be a hard slog all the way Bakhmut style
The german Bundeswehr has a channel here on yt and every week they provide interviews with relevant staff officers and the heads of the facilities which train the Ukrainien soldiers in Germany. These are highly competent people which understand and describe the difficulties of the counter offensive and I only hear them praise the skill and tenacity of the Ukrainian soldiers.
In short: whoever wants to know the opinion of the Bundeswehr can listen to it directly. Its a blatant contrast to the stuff the "Bild" newspaper has made up.
@@pacifist9805 Yes, Zorn said some strange things and in fact he was the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, the highest officer actually. But now he is (was) retired...
NATO doctrine assumes air dominance. UAF has no air force to speak of. It isn't as out of touch with technology as you seem to be saying, but it assumes the presence of assets the UAF does not have.
I feel like initially a lot of people(me) expected more land gains and with the mines in particular Ukraine found that the resources lost to advance wasnt practical. I believe that Ukraine had also found by going for continued small tactical gains where they took the time to execute the attacks well they were winning the war or attrition despite being on the offensive.
I think a lot of people were expecting/hoping that Russian morale would break when the Ukrainian offensive began, leading to massive abandonment of defensive positions, which in turn would translate into large quick land gains for Ukraine.
Ukraine is re-writing the book in fighting without adequate airpower. Give them all the tools that nato has, and they will do the same [or better] than nato.
Ukraine is quick to react to changes at the front and in a very inventive and intelligent manner.
No one has adequate airpower and having F16s will not change anything
@@michaelotieno6524Keep telling yourself that. The Russian military seems to disagree.
As a spectator. Understanding burn rates, troop numbers, vehicle numbers and where exactly the front line is like the biggest cliff hanger ever
Thanks, Georgi, for your dedication to the truth in the fight for freedom. Trust the AFU!! Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦 ♥️
Aren't there numerous supply lines that the Russians can use in the north?
It makes sense then for them to organize a push in that area.
Wise words
here again!
Nicely done!
Nice, congrats!
No serving NATO officer would publicly comment on military operations by UAF. Those are internal conversations and assessments. Bild is getting whatever they are getting second or third hand and its been misinterpreted along the way. Telephone game?
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Thanks for clarifying about the tempo. I'm always annoyed when TV media channels switch sides as soon as either country makes a move. Of course I have my doubts about this war sometimes, but frankly they're more on a political level than about the frontlines. Seeing how western Europe passively looks at this without trying to help more is frustrating. It doesn't feel like they want this to be over, even though it's disrupting the economy on a global scale (not to mention diplomatic tension, putting many civilian lives at risk). At the very least Poland has the guts to stand their ground and ready themselves for worse, I still don't understand why we're still daydreaming about negotiating with a leader going for revenge and terror anyway...
Mainstream media is fickle and seeks only sensational news. 😴. You Tubers like Georgjis are gold.
Thank you Georgijs.
A probe here, a withdrawal there, a push, a shove...
It looks like Ukraine are playing this at their pace, and where they decide, while dismantling the means for Russia to wage war.
Yes there are losses.
But also lessons.
They're playing a blinder!
Trust in the AFU.
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Bit like a pair of boxers .... soften up with constant body shots, strike hard, drop hands to encourage opponent to move forward trying to strike back, but walking right onto the next hard strike .... takes a few rounds but works
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Your understanding of the media is wonderful and I say this as a retired media professor. If the media didn’t click bait in their headlines they would go broke. Exactly.
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast! Calm on down, this one is a slow roller, largely because it has to be. Lives are far more valuable than ammunition and armaments. We can always make more weapons systems, projectiles and explosives, we can't get lives lost back. Slava Ukraini!
The Russians haven't run YET. Once past this first grinding phase I think we will find empty trenches in the 2nd and 3rd lines.
"If you are not brain damaged..." 😂😆🤣 I love it. Keep up the great work and analysis!
Slava Ukraine!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Many thanks for these sane updates and reflections... much needed as an antidote to the general ''media noise''.
Georgi....FYI.....Glad I can claim I am not "brain dead!" So good of you to make a comment in this context.....☺ 👍😊 💝🇨🇦 💪🇺🇦
Fantastic video, good insights. A point I've heard elsewhere is that with minefields, and the limited narrow cleared paths through them, Ukraine actually can only deploy a small fraction of its forces in offensive at any one time. Physically only so many troops and vehicles can fit into a given cleared path. Stack everyone up behind the advancing group, like a big traffic jam, and you become a giant sitting duck of a target for enemy artillery. By attacking in smaller groups along multiple points of the line, rather than one big concentrated push, UA actually is able to engage more of its forces than it could otherwise. But it does mean that any success in such small scale attacks won't dovetail into a large breakthroughs.
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Ukraine doesn't have many minesweepers. This is compounded by their minesweepers being targeted by Russian helicopters. The helicopters are able to attack the minesweepers from long range and can remain out of range of any Ukraine return fire. This is a problem.
I think the offensive is going brilliantly. Speed is not possible because of lack of equipment needed and that is our fault not Ukraine's. Given the limitations I am well impressed with the steady and well planned progress. The AFU rocks. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦💛💙
Good job man !!
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Thanks again for the update Georgijs and thank you Alie! Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 love from Canada 🇨🇦.
Thank you for the brilliant talk. You have such a power of focusing on the crucial aspects. Stay strong, greetings from Germany!
It’s like I keep saying: Russia’s had months to prepare fortified defenses and minefields, and their troop numbers have risen significantly since the Kharkiv and Kherson offensives. A more methodical approach was basically mandatory if Ukraine wanted any chance of success.
That said, are things moving a lot slower than expected? Yes.
Have there been setbacks that Ukraine’s had to deal with? Definitely.
Does that mean the offensive is going as terribly as pro-Kremlin keyboard warriors say it is? Uh, *NO.*
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You can say that things are going slower than YOU expect, but you have no clue as to the design of the plan, so simply can't make bald statements like that. These are the sort of superficial comments that fuel the orc narrative.
many thanks for your explanations. they are very helpful to me. 💙💛slava ukraini💙💛
Thanks for the update, Georgi. Slava Ukraini.
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💛💙💜💙💛 thanks, Georgie 🙂 Heroic brave noble Ukrainians!!
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Thank you for the positive uplift. I cry so often for Ukraine, it is affecting my whole life. My heart, soul and mind are invested in UKraine. Please let Ukrainians know that they are The Inspiration of hope even in countries where hope is absent.
Thanks for the updates
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Like you said
Trust Ukraine 🇺🇦
I believe most know that Ukraine is doing all they can in this new age war, with little air power, few long range missiles, unfamiliar equipment, and the pressure to win quickly! Ukraine should feel very proud of its forces!🇺🇸🇺🇦
I am thinking that this is the first offensive and a second one comes when the planes arrive.
Slow and steady and unrelenting. Well planned and cleverly executed.
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Thanks Georgie love you too, I also think the UAF are doing an awesome job considering the do not have all the equipment needed, they are brave, adaptive and very smart, nobody has the right to criticize them unless they are on the ground standing their shoes, Great love support and respect to all the defenders. SLAVA UKRAINE!!!! 💪💪🙏🙏💛💛💙💙💛💛💙💙 HEROYAM SLAVA!!
When the US invaded Iraq how many men and aircrafts did they commit and they had full air superiority
And wen we talk about NATO training there's a world of difference. These Ukrainian troops got a few weeks. Most of the troops going into Iraq had YEARS of that training including multiple rotations through our National Training Center where an elite mechanized infantry cadre which knows the terrain like the back of their hand kicks their ass to make them better.
Thanks for the updates and encouragement. I trust in the Ukraine Army and Leadership. Victory to Ukraine, Glory to the Heroes of Ukraine, Love to Ukraine from Africa -Ghana
Thanks for letting me be a little optimistic. ☺
Thank you for the updates Georji, much appreciated. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 💙💛 Really enjoying the shorter video's. ❤
Excellent analysis again, Georgie. Thanks!
hi, thanks for the update, that was very useful
Thank you for your
sensible and insightful explanation, Georgi. 'So helpful on many levels.
Glory to Georgi! 🔱
Glory to America! 🇺🇲
Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦
Excellent video as always, thank you Georgie!
Very well stated commentary. Thank you for the clarity of your insights.
2nd best of your shows I've listened to.
Thanks
Really like the new format and extra videos
Very good points made in this video!
Many very vice words. Thank you.
Excellent explanation on we do not know what it is to be on the front line!!!! Thank you!!! Please keep doing what you do!!!!!
…and that’s why I’m on a very strict Media diet
Clever man, very insightful
Thanks Gorgie, really good overview.
Very interesting! 👍 💯
Fantastic Work
Thank you
Georgi this is your best video to date. Very well said. Slava Ukraine
You raised an important issue in this video. Thank you for your ability to articulate it!
Love you and your channel, Georgijs. I tried to watch your video, but I am just too tired. It's even hard to stay awake long enough to write this message. I'll watch your video tomorrow, and I'll leave another comment.
Sweet dreams, sweetie. ❤
Get a good rest
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The most in depth and precise analysis of the situation and politics around the issue on the internet. Well done my friend!
Well done and well spoken
Excellent analysis George
I think by territory gained Ukraines offensive has already been more successful than Russias “offensive” during the winter
Exactly
Only that Russia never planned a winter offensive it was a creation of the media
They have taken more territory in a month than Russia took in 10.
well said Georgi!
From what I can gather, the main obstacles that Ukraine has been facing in Zaporizhzhia are minefields and those Iranian-made kamikaze drones.
Very true what you are saying..very well explained...
Thank you.
Good update and message, Georgijs. Slava Ukraini!
This was very insightful for me.
Thanks for that reassuring report. Love your channel #SlavaUkrani🇺🇦.
Very well said.
Thanks
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Good rationale, as always.Thanks, Georgie!