Russia considers "realistic scenario" of retreat to Crimea – Ukraine’s intelligence

Andriy Yusov, the spokesman for the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, made the statement, according to Krym. Realii.

According to him, such plans of the Russian troops are evidenced by the presence of defensive structures in northern Crimea.

"They are preparing an echeloned defense. It is important that this is being done in northern Crimea. This suggests that they consider retreat to certain borders as a realistic scenario," Yusov said on the United News national telethon.

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