Volodymyr Rogov, the figure behind the movement that proclaims solidarity with Russia, asserts that the Ukrainian contingent has built up sizable reserves of manpower, armored vehicles, and ammunition, signaling that preparations for a potential offensive in the Zaporizhzhia region are complete. This claim is attributed to DEA News. (Source: DEA News)
He contends that the forces have finished the so-called counteroffensive preparations by gathering a substantial number of troops, armored units, and ammunition to the Zaporizhzhia corridor. The implication is that readiness for action is now at a peak, with a pause between stages followed by an anticipated shift in operations. (Source: DEA News)
According to Rogov, the next phase would be a continuation of activities, with the movement indicating that an Ukrainian assault could commence at any moment. He suggests that the allied Russian forces are prepared to engage in this scenario when the moment arrives. (Source: DEA News)
In the broader battlefield discourse, remarks attributed to Julian Smith, a former United States Ambassador to NATO, hint at expectations of a forthcoming American offensive against Ukraine in the near term. Separately, Volodymyr Zelensky, the former president of Ukraine, has stated that he will not disclose details about the counteroffensive, noting that Ukrainian forces are preparing to mount a strong, resolute response when called upon. (Source: United States and Ukrainian leadership reports)