"Ukrainians Haven’t Gone Through the First Line", Alarm In West As Russia Fends Off Counteroffensive

Western officials are sceptical about Ukraine's ability to penetrate Russian defences and turn the tide of the conflict in coming weeks. Rep. Mike Quigley, who returned from meetings in Europe with US commanders, said “this is the most difficult time of the war”. The primary challenge for Ukrainian forces is the difficulty of breaking through Russia’s multi-layered defensive lines. Ukrainian forces have incurred heavy losses , prompting Ukrainian commanders to hold back some units to regroup and reduce casualties. Watch the video to find out more.