Russians intensify activity on Velykyi Potemkin Island - Southern Defence Forces

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Ruscists become more active near Velykyi Potemkin Island

Russian troops continue to attempt to land on Kozatskyi Island. They have also become more active on Velykyi Potemkin Island.

This was stated by the spokesman for the Southern Defence Forces Vladyslav Voloshyn, Censor.NET reports citing Ukrinform.

"The situation on the islands remains unchanged. The enemy continues to conduct reconnaissance and search operations every day, ‘probing’ our defence and our firepower. They are most active on Kozatskyi Island and have recently become more active on Velykyi Potemkin Island," he said.

According to him, the enemy is striking with drones, using army and attack aircraft, and striking with unguided aerial missiles. In addition, using weather conditions, Russian troops are trying to conduct assault operations unnoticed, but, according to the spokesman, the Defence Forces have enough means to detect the enemy.

"Every day the enemy loses both men and boats. None of the enemy's attempts to gain a foothold on the islands over the past few months have been successful. I think the enemy is still preparing for some kind of action with small groups of infantry," added the spokesman.

Voloshyn also said that the Russian units are constantly replenishing their losses.

"They are constantly replenished, equipment and boats are constantly arriving, we have information that engines for motor boats have arrived, etc. However, their number remains constant," he explained.

At the same time, he said, the enemy is constantly preparing assault groups to overcome water obstacles, cross rivers and operate on islands.

Author: Олена Гуляєва