By Natali Moss
He noted that the Russian forces established barrier structures, the so -called "teeth of the dragon", 16 kilometers from Feodosia - at the narrowest place of the Kerch Peninsula. Mertens said that this place would be a good bridgehead for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, where they could fix themselves. "It would be a logical spare position for Russian troops that retreat from the north," he added.
According to him, on the Kerch Peninsula from the occupiers can be regrouped and even start contradaciating. However, as the expert said, it is difficult to say whether the fact of establishing fortifications on the eastern flank of Crimea is an indicator that Russia is preparing to defend itself there and has already resigned to the possible loss of the occupied territories of Ukraine.
"You, of course, do not radiate confidence if you are preparing defense so far in your rear, but on the other hand, a good general will always think about safety and will have plans for the worst version of events," - added Mertens. We will remind that the guerrillas of the group "ATOSH" on October 2 reported that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation were transferred to air defense and strengthen the defense of the Crimea.
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