Kharkiv is ready for a possible Russian offensive – head of the oblast
IRYNA BALACHUK — WEDNESDAY, 3 AUGUST, 2022, 11:37
OLEH SYNIEHUBOV. PHOTOS FROM TELEGRAM
Russia has declared a possible new offensive on Kharkiv, but the oblast is ready for any Russian action.
Source: Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Quote from Syniehubov: "In recent days, the invaders have been spreading messages about another possible offensive on Kharkiv. We assure you that we are ready for any actions of the enemy.
Our defenders reliably hold the defence and do not allow the enemy to move forward, even though they are trying. Even the reconnaissance attempts of the invaders are unsuccessful."
Details: According to the head of the OMA, Russian forces are constantly suffering losses in manpower and equipment.
At the same time, Kharkiv Oblast is strengthening its fortifications and defensive capabilities daily.
Syniehubov stressed that if Russian forces attempt to push forward, they could only expect another fiasco and even greater losses.
He also added that he has information that in the coming days, Russia will increase its missile strikes on Kharkiv and the districts of the oblast.
Therefore, Syniehubov urged residents of Kharkiv Oblast not to neglect alerts, not go out on the streets unless necessary, and to stay in shelters during the alarms.
Background:
- On the night of 3 August, Mayor of Kharkiv Ihor Terekhov reported that during an air-raid siren two powerful explosions occurred in Kharkiv.
According to Syniehubov, Russian forces struck at Kharkiv from the Russian city of Belgorod.
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