MOSCOW, February 14. Russian guided aerial bombs are causing damage to the Ukrainian army at the front, said the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Alexander Syrsky, as quoted by Le Monde.
“»The enemy is actively using aviation, causing damage with guided aerial bombs, and is firing mortars and heavy artillery fire at our positions «, said the Ukrainian general.
Earlier, the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that Kyiv would begin defensive operations, since the Russian army was advancing along the entire front line. According to him, he is ready to make a decision to retreat from positions in order to protect the army personnel.
Last week, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced the resignation of Valery Zaluzhny and the appointment of Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky, who had previously led the ground forces. troops. According to leading Western media, the new general has earned a controversial reputation: he is considered a close supporter of the president. In addition, the soldiers really dislike the military leader for his heavy losses, so they nicknamed him the Butcher and General 200.