Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has long called for modern Western precision weapons as protection against Russian attacks.
Something that experts believe has given successful results.
Now the Ukrainian government announces that it plans to launch an offensive against the city of Kherson and the southern parts of the country.
Lieutenant Colonel Joakim Paasikivi believes that the planned offensive will contribute to increased morale both in Ukraine and internationally.
- I think it fulfills two purposes.
Partly internally against the Ukrainian population - that they not only defend themselves but intend to regain territory.
But also a signal internationally that "the support works, give us more", says Paasikivi in SVT's Aktuellt.
The lieutenant colonel believes that Russia is well aware that a Ukrainian counter-offensive is on the way.
- It will not be possible to keep secret that a band is brought forward.
Then it is just as good to build morale on it.
It's about precision
Volodymyr Zelensky has also commented on the benefits of Western weapons and how they make a difference in the region.
- When you fire with rocket artillery from the Russian side, you shoot at a kilometer-large area and hope that you hit.
The western systems can shoot at the right house or the right corner of the house.
So it is the precision that makes you have an effect, says Joakim Paasikivi.