Russia does not leave the attempt to regain control of the territories that Ukrainian troops liberated during counter -offensive. Today, the Zaporizhzhya and Kherson regions were in the center of the potential threat, as the chairman of the Ukrainian Radio Tymochko Land Forces Council said on the air of Ukrainian radio. According to him, these regions can become the main directions of the next offensive of the enemy.
Timochko draws attention to the fact that Russian troops are already actively "moving" the front lines near Gulyaypol and Orikhov. At the same time, Russia is trying to adapt a new tactics for fighting, trying to find weaknesses in Ukrainian defense. However, he said, to talk about the likelihood of a breakthrough to a depth is premature. The Ukrainian forces have well strengthened these areas.
Timochko paid special attention to Energodar. The city remains important both in strategic and propaganda. The Russian Federation seeks to preserve its presence, demonstrating "control" over a nuclear power plant and part of the southern bridgehead. It is also a key element of the land corridor that connects Crimea to the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk region and directly with Russia.
“The Zaporizhzhya direction, including Orikhivsky, at one time became one of the main theaters of hostilities in the counter -offensive of the Armed Forces. Now it has turned into a literally "harvested" front of the front. It will be extremely difficult to carry out the operation there, ”Timochko emphasizes.
At the same time, he notes that intelligence captures the activity of the enemy: the movement of forces is closer to the front line, the lifting of reserves. This indicates preparation for more active actions, but so far - within the tactical level.
The Institute of War Study (ISW) also confirms that Russia is preparing for a new offensive in the spring and summer of 2025. It is not only about the south, but also about the northeast of Ukraine - Lymansky, Pokrovsky directions, as well as the Sumy region, including districts near Kursk region.
The Kremlin's overall strategy is obvious - to increase military pressure before possible ceasefire negotiations. In this way, Russia seeks to take as profitable positions for trading as possible and impose its conditions. To do this, the fighting is activated on several sections of the front.
The Ukrainian military remains to hold positions, strengthen fortifications, accumulate reserves and prepare for a possible wave of offensive. The success of defense on the Southern Front can again become the key to restraining Russia's plans.
