Russia's Elaborate Defences “Shock” Ukrainian Troops, Western Tanks Held Back In Counteroffensive?

After encountering stiff Russian resistance to their initial ground assault, Kyiv has largely held off its offensive, according to reports. Ukraine is now reportedly making targeted strikes, trying to soften Russian defences for the next attack. Ukrainian forces are using long-range Western weapons to hit Russian supply lines deep in occupied territory. Kyiv’s troops are holding back Western tanks and other armour touted to give them an edge in the counteroffensive. Ukraine has reportedly lost 16 US-supplied Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and several German Leopard tanks in the offensive. Last week, Ukrainian President Zelensky said that the counteroffensive has been "slower than desired". Zelensky has also been quoted as saying that Kyiv wished to show results before a July 11 NATO gathering in Lithuania. Ukraine is hoping to get an invitation to start the process of becoming part of the US-led military alliance. Watch this video to know more. #Ukraine #Russia #KyivCounteroffensive #Putin #Zelensky #WorldNews n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: https://bit.ly/3fnlLua Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux Decode: https://bit.ly/3MjzIoG Crux+ : https://bit.ly/35mm97B Crux Most Watched: https://bit.ly/3KhJ8iX