That is according to the spokesman for the Defense Intelligence of the Defense Ministry of Ukraine, Andriy Yusov, Ukrinform reports.
"In the near future, of course, there will be very acute events on the whole front. And it's not just about linking to some dates. There is a lot of talk about Independence Day now. Although this factor must be taken into account," Yusov said on the air of the national telethon on Wednesday, August 17.
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He recalled that the Main Intelligence Agency had previously said that "August and September will be extremely important months ... for the further development of hostilities on the entire front."
The representative of the press service of the Main Intelligence Agency stressed that currently active hostilities are continuing along the entire front line.
"They are not ready to talk about the retreat today and that Russia will withdraw its troops from the territory of Ukraine now, but Ukraine will liberate all its territories," Yusov said.
As Defense Express reported, that the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine claimed terrorist attack in Olenivka was russia’s special operation to disrupt arms supplies to Ukraine.
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