Fighting continues around the clock in Svatove sector – AFU company commander Fedorenko

He said this on the Espreso TV channel.

"There is tension in the direction of Kreminna. The enemy is deploying the maximum number of reserves of manpower, equipment and artillery in an attempt to push through our defense. The initiative remains on the side of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and the enemy does not even manage to gain sectoral victories," Fedorenko stressed.

According to the AFU aerial reconnaissance commander, fighting in the Svatove sector continues around the clock.

"The intensity of the enemy's artillery shelling is more than stormy. They cover certain squares, leveling them to the ground, but AFU manage to effectively conduct counter-battery combat. Over the past few days, more than 6 armored vehicles have been destroyed, including 2 enemy tanks. The enemy is trying to seize the initiative and identify weaknesses in the Ukrainian defense. The enemy is sending manpower periodically and trying to push through our positions, but suffers losses and is being pulled back," emphasized Fedorenko.

• On February 5, Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov assured that Ukraine is ready for a new large-scale offensive by the Russians in February.

• On February 6, the British publication FT wrote that Russia intends to launch another large-scale offensive within the next 10 days to capture Donbas.

• On February 6, Reznikov stated that during a new large-scale offensive, the Russians may change tactics and deliver concentrated strikes in specific directions.

• The next day, the ISW noted that the Russians are rushing to conduct a new large-scale offensive before the arrival of heavy Western equipment in Ukraine.

• ISW reports that the Russian military command is rushing to launch a large-scale offensive to conquer Donetsk region in an unrealistic timeframe and without sufficient combat power