The Russian occupation forces have been entrenched around the city of Toretsk for a very long time and have lost a significant amount of manpower and resources there, but such battles are the most challenging for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
This was stated by military expert, retired Colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Sergey Grabsky, in an interview with Politeka Online.
"In my opinion, there's no need to explain how crucial the defense of this settlement is, but defending under conditions where the enemy outnumbers you by 4 to 6 times can only be effective when you are able to destroy a significant number of the enemy's forces.
When we talk about combat operations in the city, it is the most unfavorable type of combat for us, and we are forced to conduct these operations. Here, the role of numbers is of immense importance," said Sergey Grabsky.
According to the military expert, fighting in the city resembles a duel, where one fighter confronts another, making it very difficult to maneuver fire, meaning to enhance the actions of a fighter with concentrated artillery and mortar fire, as well as to maneuver with weaponry and equipment.
"Therefore, what our guys are doing in Toretsk is beyond praise; it is truly a feat, and given the conditions in which they are fighting, there is no other option. The enemy in Toretsk fully understands and exploits its numerical advantage. We are doing everything possible to slow down their advance as much as we can and are employing precisely this method," added Sergey Grabsky.