Russian troops try to build logistics line from Luhansk to Melitopol

He said this live on air of Espreso TV channel.

"Length of Zaporizhzhia front is 250 km, depth is 100 km in the widest part. This front is conventionally considered the most peaceful. Russian forces conduct defense there. Russian troops strengthen garrison blocks in Mariupol, Melitopol and Berdyansk. Russian units enter this zone, which is considered difficult for further combat actions. Rest of Russian troops are scattered along Zaporizhzhia front. Density of these troops is not critical. Zaporizhzhia front is important for further dissection of Russian group in the direction of Melitopol and Berdyansk," Zgurets explained.

According to the expert, Russian troops strengthen groups in Donetsk direction.

Russian forces also try to build logistics line - Luhansk, Donetsk, Volnovakha, Mariupol, Melitopol and put pressure on Ukrainian Armed Forces in ​​Vugledar and Pavlivtsi," Zgurets emphasized.

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