Russia plans energy infrastructure strikes and ground offensives in Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine war energy infrastructure attacks military mobilization North Korean troops ground offensive plans

Russia is preparing massive strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. This escalation follows continuous Ukrainian strikes on Russian fuel and logistics facilities.

Ukrainian intelligence reports indicate that Russian military leaders have been tasked with planning new ground operations targeting Kyiv and Chernihiv. While no troop concentrations have been confirmed, Kyiv is prioritizing defensive measures to prevent such offensives.

On the personnel front, Ukrainian intelligence suggests Russia may mobilize 600,000 soldiers across 2026 and 2027. Additionally, reports indicate that between 30,000 and 50,000 North Korean soldiers could enter the conflict this year.

Internal Ukrainian assessments reflect high pressure on the front lines. Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov noted that Ukraine is gradually losing the war, while General Kyrylo Budanov emphasized that Russia maintains significant reserves. To sustain current positions, Ukraine requires a minimum of 30,000 new personnel per month.

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[● 29 SOURCES] Less than half of the people who left Russia in 2022 have returned. www.cagliarilivetv.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.tportal.hr · www.vijesti.ba · wiadomosci.wp.pl · +19 more
[● 30 SOURCES] Vladimir Putin aims to avoid direct conflict with NATO. www.cagliarilivetv.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.vijesti.ba · www.mediapress24.it · lecodellitorale.it · +18 more
[● 33 SOURCES] The Russian Ministry of Defense is preparing massive attacks against Ukraine's energy sector in response to Ukrainian strikes on Russian fuel and energy infrastructure. www.cagliarilivetv.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.tportal.hr · www.vijesti.ba · wiadomosci.wp.pl · +21 more
[● 31 SOURCES] Russia is losing approximately 6,000 more soldiers per month than it can recruit. www.cagliarilivetv.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.tportal.hr · www.vijesti.ba · wiadomosci.wp.pl · +19 more
[● 31 SOURCES] Russia recruits approximately 1,000 new soldiers per day. www.cagliarilivetv.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.tportal.hr · www.vijesti.ba · wiadomosci.wp.pl · +19 more
[● 31 SOURCES] Russia has launched over 360 missiles since the beginning of July. www.cagliarilivetv.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.tportal.hr · www.vijesti.ba · wiadomosci.wp.pl · +19 more
[● 31 SOURCES] The Russian military faces shortages in equipment and officer personnel. www.cagliarilivetv.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.tportal.hr · www.vijesti.ba · wiadomosci.wp.pl · +19 more
[● 31 SOURCES] Approximately one million Russians left the country following the autumn 2022 mobilization. www.cagliarilivetv.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.tportal.hr · www.vijesti.ba · wiadomosci.wp.pl · +19 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ukrainian intelligence reports suggest Russia plans to mobilize 600,000 soldiers during 2026 and 2027. casopisargument.cz
[● 6 SOURCES] A Russian strike on an ammunition warehouse in the Bucha district killed at least 37 to 38 civilians. www.goniec.net · wojna.co.pl · notiziedi.it · www.calabrianews.it · www.lospecialegiornale.it · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Russian military is testing its infrastructure and logistics for a potential new wave of mobilization. de.rt.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Russia has shifted tactics to continuous waves of bombardment lasting up to 60 hours. www.goniec.net · wojna.co.pl