Russian forces are preparing for a large-scale offensive in the Zaporizhzhia direction in southern Ukraine, with significant troop and equipment movements reported over the past week. The head of the Center for the Study of Occupation, Petro Andryushchenko, has documented the redeployment of approximately seven train platforms carrying armored vehicles, including tanks, and over 40 trucks transporting troops and ammunition toward the Zaporizhzhia front. Additional reports indicate that Chechen forces, specifically Kadyrivts units, are being transferred to the Enerhodar, Melitopol, and Vasylivka areas to support the offensive. Concurrently, Russian forces are relocating more than 20 trucks with personnel, including units from the Russian Guard and Caucasian fighters, from the Zaporizhzhia region to reinforce positions in the Sumy region. This mixed convoy is moving through Mariupol toward Taganrog. The increased military activity underscores a strategic buildup by Russia aimed at intensifying operations along multiple fronts in Ukraine.
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Russia is moving over 20 trucks with personnel from the occupied Zaporizhzia region to reinforce its forces in the Sumy region. The column includes Rosgvardiya units and Gazelle vans. The personnel is mixed, including units from the Caucasus. https://t.co/kAVRTKe02d
Russia is moving over 20 trucks with personnel, likely to reinforce forces near the Sumy direction, says Petro Andriushchenko, advisor to the mayor of Mariupol. The convoy is moving from the Zaporizhzhia front through Mariupol to Taganrog, with Rosgvardia, Gazelles, and buses. https://t.co/sxnEnl06FJ