Zelensky to the Russians: ‘Go home’ |
An official who made an anonymous statement to journalists on August 29 noted that the Kremlin to the army soldier recruitment specialists often look for them in prisons
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky Russian soldiers in the southern city of Kherson Russia called to avoid the operation to purge his forces.
On the night of August 29 Zelensky said that Ukraine army regains its territory and Russia will drive his soldiers “to the border”.
“If they want to survive, Russia it’s time to run for his army. Go home,” – the president stressed.
“Ukraine takes back what belongs to him”, – Zelensky stressed.
Advisor to the President Oleksey Arestovich and he said earlier in his video message that Ukraine Russia hits the ferries used by his forces for supplies.
USA National Security Council spokesman John Corbyaccording to of Ukraine Russia’s step already military affects their strength, because it made them change the position of their forces and reduce some units in the east.
“The news that the Ukrainians could attack in the south made the Russians withdraw their forces from the east,” – Korbi told reporters on August 29.
of Russia Ministry of Defence of Ukraine confirmed that he was attacked, but said that he was bankrupt. These claims could not be independently verified.
of Ukraine At least two people were killed, 24 people were injured, and houses were destroyed as a result of Russian shelling of the port city of Nikolayev under the control of the Russian Federation. The information was given by city officials and witnesses.
Europe Union defense ministers gathered in Prague on August 30 for Ukrainian soldiers military they will discuss setting up a training program.
Russia to fight in Ukraine soldier difficult to find, most of those involved in the war are old, out of shape, and receive little training. This USAthe leading defense official said.
An official who made an anonymous statement to journalists on August 29 noted that the Kremlin to the army soldier recruitment specialists often look for them in prisons.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin of the number of the army on August 25 10 percent, that is, about increasing 1.15 million soldiers decree signed. The process will start from January next year.
USA official said that Russia has lost a lot of soldiers in the six-month war in Ukraine. According to him, the Pentagon believes that efforts to recruit new troops “will not work because Russia has historically not met its personnel and force targets.”
“Russia has already begun to expand its efforts to gather forces for the army. This is partly due to the upper age limit for newcomers cancellation they do it, partly by involving prisoners. Most of those recruited into the army are old, unfit, poorly trained.” – stressed the official.
Earlier this month, the US Deputy Secretary of Defense Colin Kahl He said that 70,000-80,000 Russians were either killed or wounded in the invasion that began on February 24.