Russian spring offensive in Ukraine may be nearing culmination – ISW

The relevant statement was made by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

According to the ISW, Russia committed approximately 300,000 mobilized soldiers, called up by partial mobilization in September 2022, to these various offensive efforts, but they were unable to give Russia a decisive offensive edge in Ukraine.

“It is highly unlikely that the commitment of additional forces in future mobilization waves will produce a dramatically different outcome this year. Ukraine is therefore well positioned to regain the initiative and launch counteroffensives in critical sectors of the current frontline,” the ISW noted.

The ISW also mentioned that Ukrainian forces likely conducted a localized counterattack southwest of Bakhmut amid growing Russian discussion about a potential Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Bakhmut area.