The head of Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, said that the peninsula is ready for a possible counterattack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). inside that telegraph channel Aksyonov noted that “there will be no disaster”.
“As for the Ukrainian counter-offensive against the Crimea, which is now much talked about. It is not possible to underestimate the enemy, but we can say that we are ready for this and that there will be no disaster.”
Aksyonov described the decision to build defense structures in Crimea and its outskirts as “correct and justified”.
“This does not necessarily mean that they will be used for their intended purpose. We had to prepare for any development of events, ”explained the head of Crimea.
According to Aksyonov, the Russian army was able to build a “modern defense in depth”.
“A lot has been and continues to be done to provide our defenders with everything they need. There is more than enough power,” he said.
Jan Gagin, adviser to the President of the Donetsk People’s Republic Denis Pushilin, said that Ukrainian troops are now in the area. no Sufficient reserves on the front line to be successful in the counterattack.