Ukraine Officer Tells US that Russia Plots Big Advances
- Colonel Pavlo Palisa, deputy head of President Zelenskyy's office, told US reporters on June 4 that Russia plans major advances into next year focusing on Donetsk, Luhansk, and a border buffer zone.
- This statement follows recent intensified Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, including record Shahed drone strikes on May 25 and continued strikes in early June amid stalled negotiations.
- On June 4, the US Embassy in Kyiv alerted citizens to an increasing threat of extensive Russian air strikes and advised them to be prepared to seek shelter immediately if air-raid alarms are activated.
- On May 25 alone, Russia deployed 355 Shahed drones causing dozens of injuries and over 15 deaths; Ukrainian drone strikes damaged Russian airfields causing $5-7 billion in losses, according to US reports.
- These developments imply ongoing heavy conflict with Russia targeting extensive territory and critical infrastructure, while Ukraine pushes for stronger international pressure against Moscow.
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Ukraine officer tells US that Russia plots big advances
A Ukrainian military officer told the United States on Wednesday that Russian forces are preparing major advances into next year, including aiming to cut off Black Sea access, as Kyiv pushes for stronger pressure against Moscow.
Ukraine Officer Tells US That Russia Plots Big Advances
A Ukrainian military officer told the United States on Wednesday that Russian forces are preparing major advances into next year, including aiming to cut off Black Sea access, as Kyiv pushes for stronger pressure against Moscow.
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