Petraeus: ‘Good chance’ Kyiv counteroffensive gains continue
17 September 2023 |
4:41 pm
Retired US General David Petraeus told DW that Russian defenses are "formidable" and also commended Ukrainian forces for switching up their tactics and accumulating gains.
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