Russian troops build second defense line, preparing for AFU offensive

He told this live on air of Espreso TV channel.

"During the last two weeks, nature of Russian actions has remained unchanged. Russian troops build two lines of defense near Svatove. The first, which is directly in front of the contact line. In particular, this is P-07 route. The route is partly under our control and partly under control of Russian occupying forces. The second line Russian forces build outside Svatove. Because they are preparing for Ukrainian Armed Forces offensive. They understand that in the near future Ukrainian Armed Forces will de-occupy the town of Svatove," Fedorenko explained.

Commander of Territorial Defense Forces emphasized that Ukrainian Armed Forces actively prepare to conduct military operations in winter period.

"Work of Ukrainian Armed Forces to advance forward continues daily. Also, our military is actively preparing for winter operations. After all, in order to successfully develop counteroffensive actions, personnel must be safe and well equipped," he added.

• On December 13, Ukrainian soldiers successfully repelled Russian attacks in Kharkiv, Luhansk and Donetsk regions.