Ukraine's defence forces have created a multi-level defence system in the country's north, which will not allow Russians to go beyond the border with Belarus.

Source: Ukrinform news agency, citing Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk, the Commander of Kyiv defence forces

Quote: "We have formed a group, which is ready to meet the enemy with dignity on the border with Belarus. Kyiv Oblast has been quite prepared for possible new offensive: these are several lines around Kyiv with a total length of about 1,000 km, where a powerful defence system has been created based on fortification positions and long-term defencive structures; it will be impossible to pass through it easily."

Details: Pavliuk has noted that Russians would not be able to move past the Ukraine-Belarus border, as it is "full of rubble and minefields". "In addition, artillery fire, work of sniper groups and mobile fire groups is planned [to fire on – ed.] them," he said, adding that "we do not plan to let them pass beyond the border."

Background:

• On Thursday, 5 January, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Belarus said that personnel, weapons, military and special equipment of the Russian armed forces would continue to arrive in Belarus.

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