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Ukraine under heavy fire, ‘but Russia has achieved little on the ground’

Russia already seems to anticipate the expected spring offensive. The whole of Ukraine was alarmed by the sound of air raid sirens and dozens of rockets were said to have been fired into different regions of the country. Explosions were also heard in the capital Kiev, Reuters reports based on eyewitness accounts.

Among other things, the missiles hit important electricity infrastructure in the country, reports the operator of the national electricity grid in Ukraine. This would cause power outages in eastern, southern and western Ukraine.

Yesterday, said the famous American think tank Institute for the Study of War already that the offensive in the Luhansk province has begun. He would involve 75,000 Russian soldiers. The governor of the province also specifies that the offensive has already started.

“Millimeters in front and back”

Furthermore, part of the rocket attacks would be aimed at Zaporizhia. “It is the largest missile barrage on that city since the beginning of the war,” said foreign affairs commentator Bernard Hammelburg. “Ultimately, Russia hasn’t achieved much in terms of territory, but it’s also very slow. Such a front moves back and forth by millimeters.’

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This new offensive would also involve the use of missiles and drones launched from the Black Sea. This is something Russia often does. It is also a barrier that the Ukrainians can stop a lot, but not everything.”

Russia already seems to anticipate the expected spring offensive. The whole country was startled by the sound of the air raid siren on Friday morning and dozens of rockets were said to have been fired into various regions of the country. Explosions were also heard in the capital Kiev, eyewitnesses told Reuters. (ANP/Ginopress)

Author: BNR web editor
Source: BNR

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