Russia has begun a large-scale transfer of military equipment and personnel from occupied Crimea and the Kherson region to the Kursk region, the Crimean Wind agency reports, citing intelligence.
According to analysts, this is the largest movement of military forces from the south in the past six months. In particular, more than 40 trucks with personnel and ammunition, at least 10 self-propelled artillery installations in “new” condition, as well as one anti-aircraft missile system were recorded.
The columns moved through temporarily occupied Mariupol towards Novoazovsk. Then, according to sources, the equipment was loaded onto railway platforms in Taganrog for further transportation to the Kursk region.
Most of the vehicles had a characteristic tactical marking — a “triangle within a triangle.” Analysts suggest that it belongs to units that are being formed for operations in a new direction — probably on the northern front near Sumy region.
Also noteworthy is the appearance of self-propelled artillery systems, which have not previously been recorded in the southern region. Their movement through Crimea may indicate a change in logistical routes or even a strategic redeployment of forces in favor of a new strike group in the border zone.
Ukrainian intelligence agencies are verifying this information. Among the versions is preparation for offensive or demonstrative actions in the border areas of northeastern Ukraine.
This is not the first signal of a possible escalation near the Sumy region. In recent months, there has been an increase in shelling, as well as the activity of enemy DRGs. The new transfer of equipment may be additional confirmation of changes in the tactics of the Russian troops.
