Russia Charts Kyiv-Centric Offensives as Putin Directs Multi-Path Plans
TL;DR
Putin directed the Russian General Staff to map several offensive options toward Kyiv, with the most probable route a strike from Bryansk into Chernihiv to widen the front and divert Ukrainian defenses. Belarus as a staging ground is being considered but not expected to be used. Ukrainian authorities ordered evacuations in 12 Chernihiv border settlements and extended orders for seven more as security risks rise.
- “Putin Ordered Russian General Staff to Prepare Plans for Capturing Kyiv,” Syrskyi Says UNITED24 Media
- Top Ukrainian commander says readying for possible new Russian attack from north Reuters
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin orders army to plan new ways to capture Kyiv, says Ukrainian military chief The Independent
- Russian offensive in Chernihiv Oblast is realistic, Ukraine's commander-in-chief says: "We are preparing for Українська правда
- Ukraine commander reports Russian activity fell by one third and warns of possible Chernihiv attack Межа. Новини України.
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