12 Feb 2023

Jack Watling: Renewed Russian offensive may have begun

From Sunday Morning, 8:18 am on 12 February 2023

As reports continue to come through of Russian preparations for a renewed offensive on the anniversary of the original invasion of Ukraine, we talk to New Zealander Dr Jack Watling, senior research fellow at the defence and security think tank, the Royal United Services Institute.

Jack’s won international awards for his analysis and has spent time with military intelligence in Ukraine and he believes the offensive may have already begun.

Thermal binoculars are used during 'Train With The Army' military training run by 16th Airborne Battalion in Krakow, Poland on Fabruary 4, 2023. This free-of-charge initiative of the Polish Ministry of National Defense aims to provide citizens with basic military skills and encourage additional volunteers to join the country’s armed forces. During classes, military instructors teach participans weapons handling, survival fundamentals, and first medical aid. The program has gained a lot of interest among civilians during the ongoing Russian invasion on Ukraine. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto) (Photo by Beata Zawrzel / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Photo: BEATA ZAWRZEL