ISW: Russia steps up mechanized attacks on the Ukrainian battlefield

(Dan Tri) – According to observations of the US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Russian military is increasing the number and scale of mechanized attacks across the Ukrainian battlefield.

Ukrainian soldiers fight (Photo: AFP/Getty Images).

ISW analysts point out that, over the past two weeks, Russian forces appear to have increased the number and scale of mechanized ground attacks in certain areas, indicating an increase

Moscow’s forces could increase the overall pace of their offensive operations in Ukraine, ISW added.

As a rule, the intensification of Russian mechanized attacks occurs simultaneously with the intensification of missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities.

Regarding this issue, ISW believes that Moscow forces can increase attacks to put more pressure on the Kiev Command, forcing them to withdraw air defense systems away from the front line, ensuring greater safety for

Ukrainian sources continue to emphasize that the sporadic and delayed appearance of new Western systems in Ukraine will allow the Russian military to adapt to them and minimize the operational advantages these systems provide.

As a result, Politico reported on April 3 that senior Ukrainian officials said the new Western systems were delivered too late and in insufficient numbers to have the most effective impact on the world.

Notable comments in ISW’s report on April 3:

First, Moscow forces appear to have increased the number and scale of mechanized ground attacks along certain sectors of the front over the past two weeks, showing a marked increase in their numbers.

War map of Ukraine on April 3.

Second, the Russian military may be increasing the overall pace of offensive operations in Ukraine.

Third, Ukrainian sources continue to emphasize that the sporadic and delayed appearance of new Western systems in Ukraine will allow Russia to adapt and counteract the advantages these systems may bring.

Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said the terrorist attack on the Crocus theater on March 22 prompted a significant increase in the number of candidates for contractual service amid reports of efforts to

Thursday, the head of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, warned that companies and local authorities must protect themselves against Ukrainian UAV attacks and not rely on Russian air defenses.

Friday, Ukraine and Finland signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement.

Seventh, Russian troops have recently made confirmed advances near Bakhmut and Donetsk, as well as in the administrative border areas of Donetsk and Zaporizhia regions.

Eighth, the Russian government continues to expand social benefits for Russian soldiers.