Russia may launch an offensive in the Donbass and in one of the directions of the front for a diversionary maneuver. This was stated by the deputy, secretary of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, Colonel of the SBU Roman Kostenko during the broadcast of Radio Liberty.

He noted that only the battle will show the readiness of the invaders to attack.. According to Kostenko, their campaign will start in the spring. They will begin preparations in February in anticipation of good weather..

" Let it be somewhere older, but they are superior to us in terms of the amount of ammunition and equipment, - Kostenko analyzes the situation.. - Therefore, where the enemy will strike, we will see it, and intelligence will show it. I think that it will probably be the Donbass and will be somewhat distracting, perhaps south or north in order to distract some part"

The Russians can launch an offensive in several directions so that the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not understand where the main blow will be concentrated. It is possible that this will be the north.

" Despite the fact that there and who would not say, but the enemy continues to advance, continues to squeeze the ring on Bakhmut. And it's very hard. I know that already some main roads are under fire. - explained the colonel of the SBU. - And the command will decide how to act here. But according to my information, that there the enemy still presses. And yes, we also have problems with ammunition in some areas. This is what the soldiers themselves say.. I don't know if it's because of logistical problems, or because of problems with management, which cannot provide it, but there is"

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Recall, the US Institute for the Study of War believes that Russia is not ready for a large-scale offensive, especially in such " Analysts note that " However, the FT warns that the Russian Federation may become more active at the front by February 15. Occupiers rush while Ukraine waits for tanks.