Roman Svitan

Military expert and reserve Colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The only option. How to protect Kharkiv.

How to protect Kharkiv and why the Patriot system won't help

5 January 2024, 07:01 PM 370

Avdiivka’s ultimate fate to become clear soon

The Avdiivka spoil tip, which the Russians were so eager to access, is not a mine but a waste dump. It has a flat surface, a rolled top. Trucks brought loads of mining waste there one at a time. It is a giant landfill, I would call it that. But it is still growing into a real waste heap. It is located to the north of Avdiivka coke plant.

27 October 2023, 08:25 PM 1631

What went wrong with Russia's major offensive on Avdiivka

Everyone knew the attack on Avdiivka in Donbas would happen on [Russian dictator Vladimir] Putin’s birthday. But something didn't add up, and the Russians have withdrawn by now. What are the prospects on this front?

12 October 2023, 11:17 PM 2823

‘We just have to wait’ /
Military expert explains why Odesa, Mykolayiv aren’t protected from shelling — opinion

The best option for Ukraine is to protect its coastline while leaving the issue of grain export to President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, retired Colonel Roman Svitan, a former pilot and instructor in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said in an interview with Radio NV on July 19.

20 July 2023, 02:44 PM 1130

Hunting for Patriots in Kyiv. How Kinzhals could damage the launchers — opinion

The information about damage to the Patriot defensive missile system may be accurate.

22 May 2023, 03:15 PM 12536

Ukraine’s counteroffensive has already started - opinion

Military expert and reserve Colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Roman Svitan, spoke to Radio NV about why Western media reported on a supposed April 30th Ukrainian offensive and what the signs are that it has already begun.

1 May 2023, 03:55 PM 2310