11:04 26.05.2022

Regrouping of Russian troops in southern Ukraine indicates intention of Russia to gain foothold in these territories - intelligence

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Regrouping of Russian troops in southern Ukraine indicates intention of Russia to gain foothold in these territories - intelligence

The regrouping of Russian troops in Kherson region and in the occupied districts of Zaporizhia region indicates Russia's intention to gain a foothold in these territories, the press service of the Defense Intelligence of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported.

"In Kherson region, on the occupied territory of Zaporizhia region, we see reinforcement that occurs as a result of movement of troops from the territory of the Crimean peninsula. And this comes in transit from the Russian Federation. And accordingly, we see how powerful Russia is now deploying a group of troops in the occupied territories of southern Ukraine," representative of the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense Vadym Skybytsky said on the air of Krym. Realii (Crimea. Realities).

According to him, in addition to the ground forces, this grouping includes air and sea components.

"We see that from the beginning of May, the occupying troops began to strengthen their defenses. Appropriate engineering structures are being prepared, not even one or two, but a third line of defense is being built. And this suggests that the occupation of these territories, or we can talk about the future, that the Russian Federation wants to stay for a long time. It is the military aspects, military indicators that indicate Russia's intentions to seize and hold these territories," the representative of the military intelligence of Ukraine said.

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