US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Russia continues to gain “increased interests” in southern Ukraine and has used “brutal, barbaric techniques” in the way they target civilians. American Chamber of Commerce Lloyd Austin said on Saturday.
“As for the progress of the Russians in the south, I can say that they continue to make incremental gains. I can also say that they used some brutal, barbaric techniques in such a way that they they target groups of civilians,” Austin said at a joint press conference with Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov in Sofia.
“And again, we hope that they [Russia] Austin added will choose a different path.
Austin also said Europe faces “the biggest security challenge in generations” and that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “war of choice” against Ukraine is “tragic”.
“Russian aggression has excited the people of Ukraine, NATO and the free world,” Austin said. “Our commitment to Article 5 no OK. “
“Improving Bulgaria’s military readiness and NATO’s interoperability is even more important today,” Austin said, adding that “the United States will continue to stand firm with Bulgaria and its allies.” Our other NATO ally.”
Austin condemned Russia’s “reckless and merciless aggression against a peaceful neighbor” and praised Bulgaria for helping Ukrainian civilians.
Austin traveled to Bulgaria and Slovakia this week as part of a trip to strengthen NATO allies.
More context: Mason Clark, the lead Russia analyst at the Institute for the Study of War, has made progress in the south of the country using “scratch from the textbook” tactics. told CNN Friday night.
These tactics include “neighborhood-specific targeting,” less precise weapons that deal more brutal damage, and hitting civilian infrastructure, he said.
