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Russia continues to carry out air and missile strikes on the territory of Ukraine, and is also regrouping and strengthening its troops.
It is known that as of 12 noon April 30, 2022 – Russian troops carried out an offensive operation in the Eastern Operational Zone. This was stated by the speaker of the Ministry of Defense Oleksandr Motuzyanyk.
According to him, now the main goal of the enemy has not changed:
- encircle the grouping of the Ukrainian Defense Forces,
- establish full control over the territory of Donetsk, Lugansk, and Kherson regions,
- ensure the stability of the land corridor with the occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
In addition, according to Alexander Motuzyanyk, Russian troops are gradually increasing the intensity of their offensive in eastern Ukraine simultaneously in all directions.
The greatest activity is observed on Slobozhansky and Donetsk. In addition, signs of the aggressor's preparation for an even greater intensification of hostilities were noted. This is indicated by certain preparatory actions of the enemy, – said the speaker of the Ministry of Defense Alexander Motuzyanyk.
According to him, for example, beds are being vacated in the Balakleyskaya Central Clinical District Hospital and an additional field hospital has been equipped.
< h3>The situation in Rostov-on-Don
Alexander Motuzyanik also said that additional refrigeration units were deployed in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don to store the bodies of dead servicemen. In particular, they were seen on the territory of a military clinical hospital.
The situation in Donbass
- The Russians continue their offensive in the Donbass, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine courageously repulse enemy attacks.
- According to British intelligence, the battle for the Donbass remains the main strategic direction of the Russian military. However, they achieved only minor success, and the losses of the invaders were heavy.
