Live Updates Russia S War In Ukraine

As part of the current Ukrainian counteroffensive, the United States has urged Kyiv to keep the operation limited in both its targets and geography to avoid over-expansion and the valve on multiple fronts, multiple U.S. and Western officials tell CNN, and Ukrainian sources. Those discussions included engaging in “war games” with Kyiv, the sources said — analytical exercises intended to help Ukrainian forces understand what force levels they would need to muster to be successful in different scenarios. The Ukrainians initially considered a broader counteroffensive, but scaled back their mission south to the Kherson region in recent weeks, U.S. and Ukrainian officials said. Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder told CNN that “the United States has regular military-to-military dialogue at multiple levels with Ukraine. We will not comment on the specifics of those engagements. In general, we provide the Ukrainians with information to help them better understand the threats.” confronting and defending their country against Russian aggression. Ultimately, Ukrainians make the final decisions about their operations.” Officials say they believe there is now increased parity between the Ukrainian and Russian militaries. But Western officials are reluctant to call the nascent Ukrainian operation – which appeared to have begun on Monday in the southern province of Kherson – a true “counterattack”. How successful Ukraine is likely to be in reclaiming lost territory remains an open question, sources familiar with the latest information tell CNN. Ukrainian officials have already said this offensive will likely be a slow operation, and a punishing cold winter is coming, followed by an early spring mudslide, both of which could force the fighting to grind to a halt. But there is a distinct sense among Ukrainian, U.S. and Western advisers that the Ukrainian military is on much more equal footing with Russia than was believed even a few months ago, multiple officials told CNN. Russia still maintains superior numbers in total manpower and massed artillery. Read the full story here.

title: “Live Updates Russia S War In Ukraine Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-02” author: “Earl Cooke”

As part of the current Ukrainian counteroffensive, the United States has urged Kyiv to keep the operation limited in both its targets and geography to avoid over-expansion and the valve on multiple fronts, multiple U.S. and Western officials tell CNN, and Ukrainian sources. Those discussions included engaging in “war games” with Kyiv, the sources said — analytical exercises intended to help Ukrainian forces understand what force levels they would need to muster to be successful in different scenarios. The Ukrainians initially considered a broader counteroffensive, but scaled back their mission south to the Kherson region in recent weeks, U.S. and Ukrainian officials said. Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder told CNN that “the United States has regular military-to-military dialogue at multiple levels with Ukraine. We will not comment on the specifics of those engagements. In general, we provide the Ukrainians with information to help them better understand the threats.” confronting and defending their country against Russian aggression. Ultimately, Ukrainians make the final decisions about their operations.” Officials say they believe there is now increased parity between the Ukrainian and Russian militaries. But Western officials are reluctant to call the nascent Ukrainian operation – which appeared to have begun on Monday in the southern province of Kherson – a true “counterattack”. How successful Ukraine is likely to be in reclaiming lost territory remains an open question, sources familiar with the latest information tell CNN. Ukrainian officials have already said this offensive will likely be a slow operation, and a punishing cold winter is coming, followed by an early spring mudslide, both of which could force the fighting to grind to a halt. But there is a distinct sense among Ukrainian, U.S. and Western advisers that the Ukrainian military is on much more equal footing with Russia than was believed even a few months ago, multiple officials told CNN. Russia still maintains superior numbers in total manpower and massed artillery. Read the full story here.

title: “Live Updates Russia S War In Ukraine Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-06” author: “Nellie Oliver”

As part of the current Ukrainian counteroffensive, the United States has urged Kyiv to keep the operation limited in both its targets and geography to avoid over-expansion and the valve on multiple fronts, multiple U.S. and Western officials tell CNN, and Ukrainian sources. Those discussions included engaging in “war games” with Kyiv, the sources said — analytical exercises intended to help Ukrainian forces understand what force levels they would need to muster to be successful in different scenarios. The Ukrainians initially considered a broader counteroffensive, but scaled back their mission south to the Kherson region in recent weeks, U.S. and Ukrainian officials said. Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder told CNN that “the United States has regular military-to-military dialogue at multiple levels with Ukraine. We will not comment on the specifics of those engagements. In general, we provide the Ukrainians with information to help them better understand the threats.” confronting and defending their country against Russian aggression. Ultimately, Ukrainians make the final decisions about their operations.” Officials say they believe there is now increased parity between the Ukrainian and Russian militaries. But Western officials are reluctant to call the nascent Ukrainian operation – which appeared to have begun on Monday in the southern province of Kherson – a true “counterattack”. How successful Ukraine is likely to be in reclaiming lost territory remains an open question, sources familiar with the latest information tell CNN. Ukrainian officials have already said this offensive will likely be a slow operation, and a punishing cold winter is coming, followed by an early spring mudslide, both of which could force the fighting to grind to a halt. But there is a distinct sense among Ukrainian, U.S. and Western advisers that the Ukrainian military is on much more equal footing with Russia than was believed even a few months ago, multiple officials told CNN. Russia still maintains superior numbers in total manpower and massed artillery. Read the full story here.

title: “Live Updates Russia S War In Ukraine Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-23” author: “Robert Davis”

As part of the current Ukrainian counteroffensive, the United States has urged Kyiv to keep the operation limited in both its targets and geography to avoid over-expansion and the valve on multiple fronts, multiple U.S. and Western officials tell CNN, and Ukrainian sources. Those discussions included engaging in “war games” with Kyiv, the sources said — analytical exercises intended to help Ukrainian forces understand what force levels they would need to muster to be successful in different scenarios. The Ukrainians initially considered a broader counteroffensive, but scaled back their mission south to the Kherson region in recent weeks, U.S. and Ukrainian officials said. Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder told CNN that “the United States has regular military-to-military dialogue at multiple levels with Ukraine. We will not comment on the specifics of those engagements. In general, we provide the Ukrainians with information to help them better understand the threats.” confronting and defending their country against Russian aggression. Ultimately, Ukrainians make the final decisions about their operations.” Officials say they believe there is now increased parity between the Ukrainian and Russian militaries. But Western officials are reluctant to call the nascent Ukrainian operation – which appeared to have begun on Monday in the southern province of Kherson – a true “counterattack”. How successful Ukraine is likely to be in reclaiming lost territory remains an open question, sources familiar with the latest information tell CNN. Ukrainian officials have already said this offensive will likely be a slow operation, and a punishing cold winter is coming, followed by an early spring mudslide, both of which could force the fighting to grind to a halt. But there is a distinct sense among Ukrainian, U.S. and Western advisers that the Ukrainian military is on much more equal footing with Russia than was believed even a few months ago, multiple officials told CNN. Russia still maintains superior numbers in total manpower and massed artillery. Read the full story here.