Pentagon spokesman General Pat Ryder said that Ukraine's success in the counteroffensive did not surprise its allies and partners, but it did surprise the Russians.
The Pentagon said that the Armed Forces can quickly adapt and use forces effectively
“I think if anyone was surprised, just based on the reports we've seen, it was the Russian military. This is not the first time that the Armed Forces have demonstrated their skills on the battlefield. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we have seen the Ukrainians demonstrate extraordinary adaptability and the ability to use their combat capabilities to great effect," Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Pat Ryder noted.
During press briefing in the Pentagon, he noted that the Ukrainian military used the opportunities that opened up on the battlefield. The supply of weapons also played a big role.
Ryder said that during the Ramstein-style meeting, the Allies agreed that supplies would be maintained and increased.
