( st3v3 | 2022. 08. 29., h – 19:10 )

The US believes that Kyiv’s troops have begun “shaping” operations in the south of the country to prepare for a significant Ukrainian counter-offensive, CNN reports.

According to two senior US officials, the US believes the counter-offensive will include a combination of air and ground operations.

Shaping operations are standard military practice prior to an offensive, and usually involve striking weapons systems, command and control, ammunition depots and other targets to prepare the battlefield for planned advances.

magyarul az offenzíva megelőző csapásai kezdődtek el :).