The American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) does not record the preparation of Russian troops for an offensive on Zaporozhye.

“So far we don’t see the Russians building up forces for an attack on Zaporozhye either from the south or from the west of the Donetsk region. It is worth seeing how their military campaign develops, but so far we are not seeing an immediate threat in the direction of Zaporozhye, ”said George Varos, an ISW \u200b\u200banalyst in an interview with Suspіlny..

In his opinion, the decision on the offensive will depend on whether the invaders can reach the borders of the Donetsk region..

“I have no doubt that the Kremlin seeks to capture the Zaporozhye region, and this is part of its territorial goals.

And if they succeed in capturing the Donetsk region, then they may try to capture Zaporozhye later,"

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