The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are preparing for further offensive operations. This was stated by the head of the Ministry of Defense Sergei Shoigu at a meeting with permanent members of the Security Council chaired by Vladimir Putin.
According to the minister, the Ukrainian troops have slowed down their activity and are engaged in regrouping and re-staffing, assembling parts of the battalions after 16 days of active hostilities. “The enemy still has the strength to conduct further offensive operations, they remain, despite the large number of losses both in equipment and in personnel,” Shoigu added, quoted by TASS.
According to him, the Russian side is also preparing for these steps of the enemy. He added that Ukrainian forces have suffered significant losses, but retain strength to continue the offensive.
Recall that earlier the leader of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin said that the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been going on since June 4, however, the Ukrainian military has not achieved success in any direction and are suffering heavy losses.
Source: Rosbalt
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