Ukraine does not rule out new offensive by Russia in February, says Reznikov
Reznikov assures that defense forces are ready for a possible new Russian offensive (Photo:Ministry of Defense of Ukraine)
Ukraine does not rule out Russia launching a fresh offensive in February, but the Ukrainian defense forces are preparing to repel another big ground attack, Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said at a press conference on Feb. 5.
However, as of now, no enemy strike formations have been detected, Reznikov said.
“Of course, we still expect possible offensives from the Russians, because it’s February, and they like symbolism,” Reznikov was quoted by Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne as saying.
“Feb. 24 will mark a year since this invasion began, the open stage of the Ukrainian-Russian war, which began in 2014. Therefore, we expect this pressure.”
The minister said that “there are no unexpected things” and everyone in the Ukrainian military was ready for a possible Russian offensive.
“We are ready, the Armed Forces are ready, the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief is constantly (monitoring the situation), so there are no unexpected things for (us),” the minister said.
Reznikov called on Ukrainians to trust only official information about possible Russian offensives and not to succumb to the enemy’s attempts to sow panic.
“There is a lot of information, everyone must have read (various) Telegram channels that there will be an attack at night,” the minister said.
(But) no such attack took place. It’s very important to listen to the General Staff, its official position. When it becomes clear that (the Russians) have formed strike groups, , our General Staff will know very well where, in which place (they are).”
Reznikov added that, in particular, there are no strike groups from Russia near Kharkiv.
However, it cannot be ruled out that “after some time they may appear,” he said.
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