Ukrainians say Russia preparing for next offensive

 

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Russia is gearing up for another offensive in Ukraine after winning key victories and seizing major cities in the eastern region of the country, according to officials.

Russian forces have expanded the aerial deployments of assault helicopters and tactical aviation units, according to Vadym Skibitskyi, a spokesman for the Ukrainian military, who told Reuters that this suggests preparations are "underway for the next stage of the onslaught."

 

In the eastern Donbas, the nation's industrial center, Ukrainian forces are responding to Russia's lethal attack. Several significant cities, like Lyschansk, which gave the army dominance over the Luhansk area, have already been taken over by Russia.

 

Russian forces continue to shell cities across the nation, including Kyiv, the capital, in addition to the ground offensives.

 

The location of Russia's upcoming onslaught is probably Sloviansk. According to the Associated Press, Sergei Shoigu, the Russian Defense Minister, has instructed soldiers to increase their attacks in that area.

 

According to the most recent intelligence from the British Defence Ministry, Russian soldiers are strengthening their positions in the cities of Mariupol, Zaporizhia, and Kherson in the southeast of Ukraine.

 

 

 

The reinforcement of the South as the conflict in the Donbas continues "certainly demonstrates the seriousness with which Russian commanders see the threat," according to officials.