Ukraine's war effort at a critical juncture amid Russian missile attacks - Bloomberg

Russia's missile attacks on Ukraine's energy system, the bombing of Kharkiv and advances along the front line have raised concerns that Kyiv's military efforts are approaching a critical point. Bloomberg writes about this with reference to its interlocutors, UNN reports.

"Russia's missile attacks on Ukraine's energy system, bombing of its second largest city and advances along the frontline raise concerns that Kyiv's military efforts are approaching a critical point. The severe shortage of ammunition and manpower on the 1,200-kilometer front and gaps in air defense indicate that Ukraine is at its most fragile moment in more than two years of war," the newspaper writes, citing Western officials.

It is noted that the risk is the collapse of Ukraine's defense, an event that would give the Kremlin the opportunity to make significant progress for the first time since the initial stages of the war.

"The next few months will be the most difficult test for Ukraine, as the public will be exhausted by the war, especially in the city of Kharkiv in the east, which has been particularly shelled," the newspaper adds.

It is also noted that Russia is going to provide 6 million shells this year due to increased production and supplies from North Korea and Iran.

"The United States sees no signs of an imminent breakthrough by Russian troops, a U.S. official said on condition of anonymity. But Ukraine's morale is low, and the possibility of a collapse of its army cannot be ruled out, another official said on condition of anonymity," the journalists write.

It is emphasized that the destruction of the thermal power plant has approximately increased Ukraine's vulnerability to missile attacks.

In addition, Russian troops have been firing along the entire front line and have made few gains since capturing Avdiivka in the east in February. The Kremlin's forces are seeking to close strategically key points, such as the town of Chasiv Yar west of Bakhmut in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

"The main concern is Kharkiv, which Russian troops tried and failed to capture at the beginning of the war. The city's proximity to the Russian border makes it vulnerable to Russian shelling. Kremlin forces have pelted the city with S-300 ballistic missiles and planning bombs, devastating residential areas and destroying almost all local energy facilities," the newspaper notes.

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