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Russian artillery and mortars outnumber Ukraine’s on the front lines by a 6-to-1 ratio, says Ukraine’s recently appointed top commander Oleksandr Shilsky saidThe country is calling on its Western allies to send more aid.
Silsky said the situation on the front was “difficult” as Russia continued its offensive operations. And it outnumbered Ukraine in terms of personnel and ammunition.
“Until a few days ago, the enemy’s superiority in terms of fired ammunition was about 6 to 1,” Schilsky told Ukrinform.
But, he added, “we have learned to fight not by the amount of ammunition, but by the skill with which we use the weapons available.”
He said Ukraine, in particular, is using high-precision munitions and using drones to attack Russian positions from long range. attack ships in the black sea.
“Recently, the number of positions we have regained has exceeded the number of positions we have lost. The enemy has not been able to make significant advances in strategic directions, but if we have gained territory, it is of tactical importance. ” he said. Silsky.
He said Ukraine expected more assistance. air defense equipment and missiles Attacks from allies are particularly noticeable as Russia intensifies airstrikes across the country.
“We’re trying to find a way to not go backwards.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Washington Post on Friday that Congress must approve more aid soon.Ukrainian troops would have to start withdrawing.
“It means we take one step at a time, one small step at a time, backing away and moving back,” he said. “We’re trying to find a way to not go backwards.”
Silsky said the Ukrainian army has begun rotating troops at the front lines to restore combat capability and allow soldiers to rest and recover.
“We have to take into account that humans are not robots. Humans are physically and mentally exhausted, especially in situations of hostilities,” he said.
Silsky assumed the position of supreme commander In February after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy removed Valery Zarzhny from the top position.