Zelensky at the Frontline: Ukraine Strengthens Defenses Amid Russian Threats

Volodymyr Zelensky recently visited Ukrainian soldiers at the front line again. On Tuesday, the President shared a video of his trip to the Kharkiv region. There, he surveyed the ongoing construction of trenches and concrete anti-tank obstacles, known as "dragon's teeth."

"The Kharkiv region. Fortification construction. I am grateful to everyone who works to strengthen Ukraine!." - Zelensky expressed in a post on social media.

The effort to strengthen fortifications in this area is strategic. Reports from the independent Russian outlet Meduza reveal that high-level individuals within Russian military circles consider the capture of Kharkiv, with its population of 1.5 million, a feasible military target.

Additionally, in late March, the Russian opposition portal Vyorstka reported that the Russian Ministry of Defense was plotting a substantial draft and secretive mobilization aimed at surrounding and seizing Kharkiv. The draft could potentially involve up to 300,000 individuals.

According to the portal, Kremlin authorities seem to be orchestrating an attack on Kharkiv, which will likely initiate a new wave of mobilization. As per their analysis, the capture of Kharkiv could enable Russia to proclaim victory in the conflict with Ukraine, possibly leading to a phased cessation of military operations in the region.

Source: PAP