Russian-to-Ukrainian force ratio is 6:1 in some areas – Ukrainian National Guard commander

Oleksandr Pivnenko, Commander of Ukraine's National Guard, has again said that Russian forces outnumber Ukrainian troops by six to one in some frontline areas in Donetsk Oblast.

Source: Pivnenko on Facebook

Details: Pivnenko reported that he had recently visited National Guard units performing combat missions in Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts.

Quote from Pivnenko: "The situation on these fronts remains dynamic. Over the past week alone, our units have repelled more than 170 enemy attacks in their areas of responsibility.

The highest number of assaults occurred in Donetsk Oblast, where in some areas the ratio of advancing enemy forces to ours is 6 to 1."

Details: Pivnenko noted that Russian troops continue to actively use infantry, drones and aircraft. Despite this, Ukrainian soldiers are holding their positions, thwarting Russian assaults and inflicting personnel and equipment losses on the Russians.

Ukrainian units can strike targets 70-100 km behind Russian lines using mid-range capabilities, the National Guard Commander noted.

Background: In July, Pivnenko also reported a six-to-one ratio of Russian to Ukrainian forces in some frontline areas.

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