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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine cannot yet start a counteroffensive planned for spring because they need more weapons, ammunition, and fighter jets from Ukraine's partners.

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Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Ukraine cannot yet start counteroffensive because it lacks weapons, including ammunition and fighter jets

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: uncertain

Russian army launches shells three times more daily than Ukrainian military

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Zelensky said Ukraine couldn't start the next counteroffensive due to a shortage of weapons, including heavy equipment and fighter jets.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are still not ready to launch a major counteroffensive due to the shortage of military support

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

We can\'t start yet, we can\'t send our brave soldiers to the front line without tanks, artillery, and long-range rockets

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