"New bodies": an expert told what forces Russia can go on a new offensive

According to Hodges, Russia specifically overstates the numbers of its mobilization to scare Ukraine and the event. The Lieutenant General of the US Army in retired Ben Hodges said he was quite skeptical about Russia's ability to mobilize half a million people for war with Ukraine. He shared his opinion in an interview with Kyiv Post. According to Hodges, Russia has lost tens of thousands of soldiers in the war with Ukraine, so it needs mobilization.

"Undoubtedly, Russia is looking for new bodies to replace tens of thousands that have already been killed in the last few months," Hodges said. However, according to the expert, it will be very surprised if the Russian Federation is able to mobilize at least 250 thousand, not to mention 500,000 infantry soldiers. In addition, as Hodges said, even so much does not guarantee that Russia will be able to form a strong infantry. Yes, the whole thing in learning, which is clearly not enough.

Such soldiers, even if provided with equipment and good weapons, will be poorly fighting. "A large number of troops do not necessarily mean the ability to invade," he said. According to the American general, Russia specifically overstates the numbers of its mobilization to frighten Ukraine and the event. Moreover, Moscow can intend to distract Kyiv from preparing for a counter -offensive.

Earlier, Focus wrote that journalists suggested which cities of Ukraine would try to seize the Russian Federation. According to experts, there are several cities where the Russian Federation can focus on the next offensive. However, the likelihood of capturing every settlement is different. Also we will remind that Kadyrov stated that Russia can attack another country in Europe. According to Chechnya, he personally has the desire to "demilitarize" Poland.