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Sean Bell, our military analyst, anticipates a challenging summer ahead for the Ukrainian forces due to the escalating Russian attacks. Yesterday, Ukraine's army chief, Oleksandr Syrski, revealed that soldiers had to strategically withdraw from three villages in the eastern Donetsk region. Syrski also expressed concern about the deteriorating situation on the battlefield in Kiev.

According to Bell, Ukraine is currently facing a severe shortage of weapons on the front lines during the winter season. As spring approaches and the ground hardens, Russia takes advantage of this vulnerability by launching numerous attacks. Bell further explains that the border of Russian-controlled territory has shifted westward since the capture of Avdiivka earlier this year.

Bell emphasizes that Russia recognizes the opportunity to exert significant pressure and has focused its military operations exclusively on Donbas. Therefore, it is expected that the Donetsk region will be the primary target of a major summer offensive by Russia.

Ukraine is currently lagging behind as it awaits the arrival of substantial military aid through the new U.S. aid package. Bell concludes by stating that Ukraine will face a very challenging summer ahead.