“Not intended for defense”. Russia has switched to the south of Ukraine to 90% of the landing troops - the adviser to the Interior Minister

Russian equipment in Ukraine (photo: Reuters/Alexander Ermochenko) Advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs Rostislav Smirnov said that Russia had transferred 70% of its landing troops into the territory of temporarily occupied southern regions of Ukraine. “I can confirm that the enemy throws great forces to the south of our country. In particular, more than 70-90% of landing troops are now directly in the south.

These troops are not intended for defense, ”he said in a comment from Channel 24. He noted that the Russians began to understand the consequences of the counter -offensive of Ukrainian forces in the south of the country. Also, it will be extremely difficult for Russian dictator to Vladimir Putin how his "successful operation" could have caused the Ukrainian forces to release the occupied territories, Smirnov said. “It may be our hand. It is easier to defend than attack.

We may be able to cause even more loss to the enemy, and then go on a counter -offensive, ”he added. Earlier, the deputy of the Kherson Regional Council Sergey Khlan confirmed that the troops of the Russian Federation were thrown over the landing units in the Kherson direction. On July 31, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Russian army was trying to strengthen positions in the occupied areas of southern Ukraine.