Former US Forces in Europe commander tells when Ukraine will liberate Melitopol and Mariupol

General Ben Hodges released a map showing the range of HIMARS from Kherson.

Blue outlines the capabilities of jet artillery in the use of GMLRS missiles. Green indicates the range for ATACMS missiles if we get them from partners.

General Hodges made a prediction:

"HIMARS will soon be firing from Kherson. The approaches to Crimea are in range. This will complicate the Russian defence/confrontation line, while the "left flank" counter-offensive will occupy Mariupol and Melitopol before January. Then the decisive phase of the military campaign, the liberation of Crimea, will begin.