The so-called “Doomers” come at this with a level of anaytical sophistication that resembles fans rooting for a sports team, and there is no evidence that they are critical consumers of “information”. Yesterday (Saturday), Mercouris, the Military Summary Channel, and The New Atlas did a good job of putting things into perspective in a environment of uncertainty regarding developments.
Holding territory during this phase is not the RF’s only objective. Demilitarization is also a key objective. Letting the AFU “run to the knife” has resulted in enormous AFU losses, and tactical retreats preserving Allied lives have also given the AFU what can only be considered pyrrhic victories. With additional troops, the RF should be able to radically increase the army’s operational tempo.
Let's also point out that like the Wehrmacht in WWII - now the Ukrainians must now HOLD FAST in all this territory that they've recaptured. They don't have the option of any tactical OR strategic retreats...