Ukraine explains the reason for the slow counterattack.

Politico According to sources, Ukrainian officials emphasized that the country wanted the counter-offensive to progress more quickly, but factors such as the effectiveness of Russian aircraft, minefields, and bad weather prevented Kyiv from achieving its objectives in the counter-offensive plan.

Yuri Sak, Advisor to Ukrainian Defense Minister Aleksey Reznikov:We are still moving forward on different front lines."

"Previously, we were unable to assess the robustness of Russia's defense system. Only after conducting active exploratory counter-attacks did we gain a clearer picture. The information obtained will be applied to the next phase of counter-attack operations." Mr. Yuri Sak said.

However, the US and the West have revealed Ukraine's counterattack plan. "failed to meet expectations on any front". claiming that the Ukrainian army and armored forces are showing themselves to be "vulnerable against Russian minefields, missiles, and air power.

The West is also said to have criticized the Ukrainian armed forces for "overly cautious" They waited for perfect weather and other favorable conditions before attacking Russian positions.

Recently, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba reiterated Kyiv's call for the West to supply more artillery and missile systems. He also emphasized the need to accelerate the training of Ukrainian pilots on advanced fighter jets and called for further sanctions against Russia.

Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said Kyiv would launch more attacks. "It is necessary to expel Russia from Ukrainian territory." To achieve that goal, the Ukrainian government has expanded its troop mobilization efforts in recent days.

Kyiv and Western nations are also assessing how to capitalize on the opportunity presented by the uprising launched by Wagner leader Evgeny Prigozhin last weekend.

The ongoing counterattacks are believed to have inflicted heavy losses on the Ukrainian army. According to Nikolay Patrushev, head of the Russian Security Council, Ukraine lost more than 13.000 troops and over 800 tanks and armored vehicles between June 4th and 21st.