Local authorities about possible Russian offensive on Zaporizhzhia: It's all Russian psyops

Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, stated that rumours of a possible offensive in the oblast have been circulating since March, and are in fact Russian-backed psychological operations.

Source: Fedorov during a briefing, as quoted by Ukrinform

Quote from Fedorov: "We see what is happening with the military situation. We have been scared since September, and if I'm not mistaken, now there will be an attack on Zaporizhzhia.

There was an offensive on Zaporizhzhia in October. They left in November, and we in Zaporizhzhia were packing our bags in December.

This is all a psychological operation, but society is falling for it."

Details: Fedorov noted that this is the reason why the construction of an underground school in Komyshuvakha, a settlement 20 km from the line of contact, has not yet begun.

Quote from Fedorov: "This construction may be misjudged. Why? Because it will go viral on social media, and in order not to make the construction of schools appear toxic, we have put the construction on pause and will decide together with Kushuhum hromada if maybe we should bus children from there.  [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]"

Details: Fedorov added that this is the only school for which there are funds, but construction has been delayed on purpose.

The authorities plan to decide what to do with this construction in January 2025.

Background:

• In November, the DeepState analytical project reported that Russian troops had not yet been active, which could indicate preparations for a major offensive against Zaporizhzhia. Most of the Russians’ actions are carried out within Donetsk Oblast.
• Seven underground schools were being built in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and the construction of an eighth was planned to begin.

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