russia is concentrating its troops in the South of Ukraine due to serious fears of a counteroffensive by the Armed Forces – British intelligence
The occupiers are moving manpower, equipment and defensive stores between Mariupol and Zaporizhia, and in Kherson
What happened? russia is strengthening its defense positions in the occupied territories of Southern Ukraine, taking into account the statements of President Volodymyr Zelensky and the pressure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the russian defense line.
Source. Intelligence of Great Britain.
Details. russia moves its manpower, equipment and defensive stores between Mariupol and Zaporizhia, and in Kherson. russian forces in Melitopol are also increasing security measures.
What does it mean? “Ukrainian forces have been applying pressure on the russian defensive line in Kherson region for over a month now, and recent political statements from both Zelensky and the Deputy Prime Minister have warned of forthcoming offense operations to force russia out of the areas it currently controls,” British intelligence officers explain.
They assume that russian defensive moves are likely a response to anticipated Ukrainian offensives, to demands made by Defence Minister Shoygu on a recent visit to the Donbas, and also to the attacks Ukraine is launching against command posts, logistic nodes and troop concentrations.
“Given the pressures on russian manpower, the reinforcement of the South whilst the fight for the Donbas continues likely indicates the seriousness with which russian commanders view the threat,” analysts point out.
Background. A week ago, Zelensky ordered the military to de-occupy coastal areas in the South. The Minister of Defense stated that Ukraine was preparing million-strong combat forces and Western weapons for this purpose.
Yesterday, a large convoy of russian military equipment passed through Mariupol in the direction of the Zaporizhzhia region. A “large number of russian soldiers, who were transported by KAMAZ trucks”, including conscripts, arrived in the villages of Manhush and Mykilskyi districts of Donetsk region bordering the Zaporizhia region.
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