Defense being strengthened in Ukraine’s north - Nayev

This week, more than 5,000 meters of anti-tank ditches have been dug in the Northern operational zone, and works on laying mines in districts close to the border are ongoing.  

This was announced by Lieutenant General Serhiy Nayev, Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukrinform reports.

"Our soldiers worked well this week. More than 5,000 meters of anti-tank ditches were dug, explosive and non-explosive barriers were set up along the state border of Ukraine. For this, more than 3,000 anti-tank mines were used. More than 4,500 meters of trenches were dug, more than 30 dugouts, more than 100 shelters for equipment and firing structures were built. Our defense is getting stronger every day. The work is ongoing," said Nayev.

As reported, Nayev previously stated that Russian troops and aviation remain near the northern borders of Ukraine, but there is currently no threat of offensive operations from either the territory of Belarus or the Russian Federation.

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