Russian forces reinforce units in preparation for Zaporizhzhia sector offensive - Colonel Yevhen Yeryn

Colonel Yevhen Yerin, Defense Forces’ Joint Press Center of the Tavria direction head, said that Russian forces are preparing for an offensive in the Zaporizhzhia direction

He said this on the air of the Espreso TV channel.

"The situation in our direction remains consistently difficult. Russia is not taking any active action yet. However, Russian forces are constantly shelling our positions and hitting civilian infrastructure. Kherson remains the most vulnerable city in this situation," said Yerin.

The colonel also said that the occupants are strengthening their defensive lines and laying minefields.

"There is an increase in shelling in the Zaporizhzhia sector. In general, Russia continues to prepare its defensive fortifications and minefields. There has also been a certain strengthening of occupants' units in the Zaporizhzhia sector lately, which only indicates preparations for an offensive," he added.