Russia aims to disrupt Ukrainian supply lines in Zaporizhzhia, says military spokesperson

Russia is preparing new assault groups and conducting reconnaissance near Orikhiv and Robotyne, with intensified attacks expected within days, according to Ukrainian military intelligence.

Oct 6, 2024 - 03:00
Russia aims to disrupt Ukrainian supply lines in Zaporizhzhia, says military spokesperson

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The Ukrainian Defense Forces anticipate an increase in Russian assault operations in the coming days near Orikhiv and Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, according to Vladislav Voloshin, spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces.

Voloshin warned that Russia aims to gain fire control over Ukrainian logistical routes in the area, according to Ukrainska Pravda.

“If there’s a breakthrough, the Russian forces could take under fire control the logistical routes leading from Zaporizhzhia to eastern Ukraine, where our Defense Forces are holding both Donetsk Oblast and the southern part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast,” Voloshin said.

The spokesperson emphasized the strategic importance of this region, saying, “The Russians will try at all costs to take this under control to cut off our logistics.”

Voloshin said that assault operations are currently ongoing, and new ones are being prepared in this direction, particularly near Orikhiv and Robotyne. “The enemy is transferring personnel there, conducting reconnaissance, providing logistical support, and shortly, in a few days, will likely intensify new assault actions,” he added.

The Orikhiv-Robotyne line in Zaporizhzhia oblast is crucial due to its strategic location along key logistical routes. Control of this area would allow Russian forces to disrupt supply lines running from Zaporizhzhia to eastern Ukraine, potentially impacting Ukrainian military operations in Donetsk and southern Zaporizhzhia oblasts. This makes the region a critical point of contention in the ongoing war.

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