So far the Russian military has failed to occupy Kyiv as apparently planned at the beginning of the war, intelligence and research organizations claim: “Russia solves a number of logistical problems, and will launch a fierce attack on Kyiv within a few days”
Military analysts believe that Russia is preparing for a brutal attack on Kyiv, and that getting off the gas in the attack on Kyiv has been halted, but this is a pause for the purpose of “fixing logistical problems” only and the powerful attack on Kyiv will begin in the coming days.
The Institute for War Studies, a Washington-based think tank, said in a report that “Russian forces are now concentrating on the outskirts of the east, northwest and west of Kyiv in preparation for an attack on the city’s capital in a period of 24 to 96 hours.” Institute officials say the success of the invasion of Kiev depends on how well the Russian military has managed to “reorganize and ensure re-supply and re-planning, following an initial invasion that failed due to early flawed assessments.”
Also according to an update by the Pentagon to US reporters, the Russian forces surrounding Kyiv remained for the most part intact and did not suffer heavy casualties, allowing them to reorganize ahead of a powerful attack on the Ukrainian capital in the coming days. , But the significant attack has not yet been launched. “Despite the loss of troops, ground vehicles and aircraft in combat, Russian forces remained 95 percent intact. “We continue to see the efforts of the Ukrainian resistance to slow down the Russians, especially in the north,” said a senior Defense Ministry official.
Another Pentagon source added that “it appears that the Russian military is still suffering from logistical challenges, including a shortage of fuel and food.” The briefing further stated that “the farthest point that the main Russian force that turned to Kiev managed to reach is the Hostel Stomal about 20 kilometers northwest of the city. But their intention is clear. We still have every reason to appreciate that their main effort is to crown and force the surrender of Kyiv “.
Pentagon officials also claimed that the Russian Air Force had intensified its attacks in recent days, following frustration at the Russian army’s inability to advance towards Kyiv.