Russia amasses weapons, equipment in Belarus and Crimea to conduct offensive operations

"The Russian military leadership, realizing that the available forces and means are not enough to keep the temporarily occupied territories and carry out hostilities, redeploys military equipment and weapons from other Russian military districts to Belarus and the temporarily occupied Crimea. The goal is to try to get ready for and carry out an offensive to encircle Kyiv," Oleksandr Motuzianyk, Spokesman for the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, said at a briefing.

According to him, in the Volyn, Polissya, and Siversky directions, the enemy had to abandon offensive actions, trying by all means to hold the previously occupied frontiers.

In addition, some Belarusian units continue to be involved in shielding certain parts of Ukraine–Belarus border.

The blockade of Chernihiv and unsuccessful attempts to capture the town of Slavutych continue.

In Slobozhansky direction, the blockade of the city of Sumy continues. No active hostilities are being carried out in the direction of Kharkiv. Russian invaders have focused on destroying the city's civilian infrastructure. In the direction of the town of Izium, the enemy retreated to its southern part.

In Donetsk direction, the enemy tries to reach the administrative borders of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

In the South Buh direction, the enemy tries to restore combat capability, replenish ammunition and fuel stockpiles.

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