Russia is said to have launched a major offensive in the Donbas
On April 18 Ukraine forces withdrew from the city of Kremennaya and this city Russia came under the control of forces
Russia The army has launched an attack along the entire front line in eastern Ukraine.
This was announced on April 18 in Ukraine Milli Security and Secretary of the Defense Council Alexey Danilov confirmed:
“This is an official statement. This morning in Donetsk, Luhansk and Kharkiv In their provinces, the occupiers tried to break through our defenses along the entire front. Fortunately, our servicemen stood firm. They managed to cross the line in only two cities. This is Kremennaya and is another small town. The fighting continues and we do not give up our territories and Their attempt to enter the active phase began this morning. “
He added that, Ukraine to the information of the authorities according to Russia army plan 24 AprilBC, ie until the Orthodox Easter in Donetsk and To occupy the Luhansk region.
Purpose Ukraine to besiege their forces
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Facebook “There are signs that Russia has launched an attack in the direction of the Donbas,” he said.
“There are signs in the eastern operational zone that an offensive has begun,” he said. Aggressive Slobojan and Attack in different directions of the Donetsk operational zones and intensified offensive operations. Volynsk, Polessk and No significant changes were recorded in the enemy’s activities in the direction of Seversk.
Military experts before Current Time TV channelThey said in conversations with i that, Russia will try to complete the offensive in the Donbas by May 9.
Military expert Oleq Zhdanov reported that, The main scenario of the Russian attack is two directions – from Izyum and It is expected from Gulyaypole to Kramatorsk. Russian forces will unite here and try to blockade Ukrainian forces.
Luhansk region execution Prime Minister Sergei Gaidai confirmed to Current Time that, On April 18, Ukrainian forces withdrew from the city of Kremennaya and The city came under the control of Russian forces.