AFU General Staff Named Key Task of the Russian Troops in Ukraine

According to Oleksii Hromov, the Chief of Head Operational Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, currently they key task of the Russian invasion forces in Ukraine is to maintain control over the frontline and stop the Ukrainian counteroffensive operation in Kherson area.

“Intelligence data indicate that in the nearest future, Russia’s top-priority task will be to maintain control over the frontline and stop the Ukrainian counteroffensive operation in Kherson area”, Hromov said during his briefing on October 20th.

According to him, the enemy primary relies on the first partial mobilization wave and increased presence of its military personnel on right bank of Dnipro for fulfillment of this task

"Currently, the enemy has concentrated 45 battalion tactical groups to impede advance of our troops in the Pivdennyi Buh Operational Zone, Now they have enhanced their activities on construction of engineering fortification and defence lines. The enemy consistently attempts to restore temporary bridges over Dnipro river to provide comprehensive support to its troops”, he added.

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