Russian forces regroup and boost frontlines with reserves, Ukraine army chief says
Photo: Oleksandr Syrskyi (facebook.com/CinCAFofUkraine)
Russian troops are regrouping and bringing in reinforcements to the front lines. This may indicate preparations for a new offensive, according to Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi.
During his working visit, the Commander-in-Chief met with the leadership of the offensive group and discussed the operational situation, the fulfillment of tasks, and plans with Major General Oleh Apostol.
Syrskyi paid particular attention to the Pokrovsk direction, where Russian forces are exerting the most intense pressure. According to him, 688 Russian attacks have been recorded there since early April.
The Commander-in-Chief also held meetings at unit headquarters, listened to commanders’ reports on the situation at the front, the military’s needs, and ways to improve the effectiveness of the defense.
Based on the results, a decision was made to provide additional support to Ukrainian units.
In addition, Syrskyi visited the Unmanned Systems Forces group and discussed a number of issues with Major Robert Brovdi.
"When Russia is regrouping and bringing in reserves, the role of unmanned systems in defeating the Russians becomes even more critical," he emphasizes.
Frontline situation
Despite heavy losses, the Russian army is not easing pressure on the front in Ukraine and is not abandoning new attempts to advance. According to estimates, Russian forces lost over 35,000 soldiers in March alone.
After a brief lull in the number of attacks, Russia is regrouping again and preparing forces to continue the spring-summer campaign.
According to ISW, over the past few days, Russians have carried out several platoon-sized assaults in three regions.
These include two mechanized assaults involving units roughly the size of a platoon east of Chasiv Yar, a motorized assault using Ural trucks and motorcycles near Sviatopetrivka, and another mechanized assault in the Kucherov area of the Kursk region.
Syrskyi also emphasized that the Russians were not giving up their attempts to advance and intend to capture not only Donbas but all of Ukraine. However, Ukrainian fighters are systematically weakening Russia’s ability to wage war.
