Kharkiv governor comments on possible Russian offensive in the region
Source: Kharkiv region governor Oleh Synehubov
Commenting on the Forbes information about the Russian offensive on Kupiansk, Kharkiv governor Oleh Synehubov noted that Russia uses its entire arsenal of weapons there every day, but Ukrainian defenders have the resources to withstand the enemy.
‘The Russian army has been attacking in this direction since February 2022. The invaders have not abandoned their intentions to recapture the liberated territories, because for them it is an important direction,’ he said.
According to him, for more than half a year, heavy battles have been going on in this area, and the Russians have been conducting high-intensity assaults.
‘But the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been repelling enemy attacks all this time, we are constantly strengthening the defense capability of the entire region. We have something to oppose the enemy,’ the governor stated.
He added that the Ukrainian army is ready for any further scenarios, actions of the enemy and rapid response based on the results of intelligence.
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