The Long Hot Summer Campaign
Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive gathers steam as troops probe Russian defenses and claim some modest gains in the south and east.
Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities and target civilians with missile and drone attacks.
And Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, meanwhile, darkly hints that he may launch a new offensive of his own – potentially aimed at Kyiv.
Nearly 16 months into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war is entering a decisive new phase.
What can we expect? And what should we be looking for? On The Power Vertical Podcast this week, host Brian Whitmore speaks with military analyst Michael Kofman, director of the Russia studies program at the CNA Corporation, about the unfolding events on the battlefield. Enjoy…
SHOW NOTES
The clips opening the podcast and the second segment came from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech on June 12, 2023. The translations are as follows:
“The battles are fierce, but we are moving forward, and this is very important. The enemy’s losses are exactly what we need…And I thank everyone who is in combat now, everyone who supports our combat brigades in the relevant areas.”
“And I thank everyone who is in combat now, everyone who supports our combat brigades in the relevant areas.”
This week’s War on the Rocks Podcast, which was discussed on the episode, can be accessed here. Michael Kofman’s other work can be accessed here.
The article by Jack Watling, “Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Begins: Shall the Leopards Break Free?” which was discussed in the episode, can be accessed here.