Why Ukraine Has Been Able To Stall Russian Troops Till Now: 5 Reasons

Tuesday, 8 March 2022newsdesk

Almost two weeks into the Russian invasion of their country, Ukrainian forces have managed to hold up the advance of their foes with resistance that has won plaudits from Western allies.

New Delhi, 08 March 2022

As per news report of NDTV, Analysts say their performance against a numerically far superior army has been fuelled by a combination of good preparation, national solidarity and Russian mistakes. However the future remains unclear, with President Vladimir Putin repeatedly declaring that nothing will stand between him and his aims. "They (the Russians) are basically not going very fast," said a senior French military source, asking not to be named. "At some point they will have to realign but it will not signify a failure." AFP looks at five ways Ukraine has been able to stall the Russian advance. Ukraine, with Western help, substantially bolstered its armed forces after 2014, when Russia annexed the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea in a lightning operation and pro-Russia separatists overran parts of the east of the country. In 2016, NATO and Kyiv began a training program for Ukrainian special forces, who now number 2,000 and have been able to help civilian volunteers.

Source - NDTV