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Multiple Southern Axes, Early And Mixed Gains
- The Ukrainian offensive opened on multiple southern axes with shallow but meaningful advances across a wide front.
- It's too early to judge overall success because objectives, timetables, and reserves remain unclear.
First Days Aren't Definitive Without Context
- Early days of an offensive are not decisive unless they match the plan's timetable and objectives.
- Analysts lack the Ukrainian General Staff's benchmarks, so premature judgments are unreliable.
Campaigns, Not Blitzes
- The operation so far resembles sustained, methodical campaigns rather than instant breakthroughs.
- Expect this offensive to play out over weeks or months with shifting maneuver and positional phases.