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The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine Confirms Intense Fortification Activity Near Mariupol

Illustrative photo / open source
Illustrative photo / open source

Intense fortification building near Mariupol raises concerns of a new attack

Russian forces are intensively constructing fortifications near Mariupol, according to the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine.

Andriy Yusov, a spokesperson of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, confirmed this in a statement to Ukrinform.

Read more: ​russia Completes Construction of Railroad from Rostov-on-Don to Occupied Mariupol

“They are systematically working on fortifications everywhere and preparing for various scenarios of actions by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is understandable, and we are monitoring it,” Andriy Yusov said.

Mariupol, Ukraine Defense Express
Mariupol, Ukraine / screenshot from DeepStateMap

When asked if this indicates the enemy is preparing to repel a possible attack, Andriy Yusov affirmed the ongoing preparations.

As Defense Express previously reported, russia Completes Construction of Railroad from Rostov-on-Don to Occupied Mariupol.

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