Ukraine fortifies its entrance strains in anticipation of recent Russian offensive this summer time | EUROtoday
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Though Russia has made no main good points on the Ukrainian entrance line since February, its forces are maintaining the stress, with the avowed goal of seizing extra territory. Last 12 months, the Ukrainians discovered their makes an attempt to liberate extra of the occupied lands stymied by Russian-built fortifications. But, hoping for swift victories, they hadn’t actually constructed an equal on their aspect. They’re now scrambling to take action earlier than the Russians – who’ve simply launched a significant mobilisation drive – collect their power for a summer time offensive. FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Ukraine Gulliver Cragg stories on one of many key challenges for Ukraine this 12 months.
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