The intensity of battles in the east of Ukraine is an attempt to realize the task of the Russian president to seize the eastern regions of Ukraine.
This was stated by the representative of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Andrei Yusov.
“In February -March, we expect very active events. The task from Putin is to capture the Donbass until March. Nothing will work out. These dates have been postponed many times. The intensity that we are now observing in the Donbass is an attempt to implement these plans In addition to losses in manpower and technology. The enemy is trying to fulfill the task of the dictator. Therefore, yes, events will be active in the near future, ”he said.
At the same time, Yusov emphasized that the Ukrainian defense forces “do not wait, idle”.