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​Defense Intelligence of Ukraine: Russia to Bolster Troops in Occupied South Amid Ukraine’s Offensive

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​Defense Intelligence of Ukraine: Russia to Bolster Troops in Occupied South Amid Ukraine’s Offensive

Russia is moving large numbers of troops to the temporarily occupied Crimea to use them in Ukraine's south for battles against the Ukrainian Armed Forces because of the successful Ukrainian offensive

That is according to the spokesperson for the Defense Intelligence of the Defense Ministry of Ukraine Vadym Skibitsky.

"Russia is moving large numbers of troops to Ukraine's south for battles against the country's forces through the newly occupied territories and Crimea, according to Ukraine's deputy head of military intelligence," the press service of the Main Intelligence Agency of the Ministry of Defense stated, citing Skibitsky in an interview with The Guardian.

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Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Russia to Bolster Troops in Occupied South Amid Ukraine’s Offensive, Defense Express
Ukrainian offensive forces Russia to bolster troops in occupied south

According to him, Russia two weeks ago withdrew tactical groups of airborne troops from Donetsk region and transferred them to the occupied Kherson. In addition, Russia is transferring troops from its eastern military district, which were used to attack Sloviansk.

"If Russia won, it would try to capture more territory. They are increasing their troop numbers, preparing for our counteroffensive [in Ukraine's south] and perhaps preparing to launch an offensive of their own. The south is key for them, above all because of Crimea," Skibitsky said.

Deputy head of the Defense intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Vadym Skybytsky, Defense Express
Deputy head of the Defense intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Vadym Skybytsky

He also said that in addition to the supply of additional weapons, Ukraine needs help in training troops abroad.

As Defense Express reported, Defense Intelligence of the Defense Ministry of Ukraine earlier urged citizens in Enerhodar, a key area seized by Russia, to reveal where Russian troops were living and who among the local population was collaborating.

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