The figure has not changed for several months: what forces the enemy is concentrating on the northern borders

What forces is the enemy concentrating on the northern borders/Collage 24 Channel/Shutterstock

Russia is massing about 19 thousand troops near the northern borders of Ukraine. We are talking about the Sumy and Chernigov regions.

The speaker of the joint press center of the Northern Defense Forces, Yuriy Povkh, stated this during the telethon, noting that this was reported by the commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Sergei Naev. Povkh added that this figure has not changed for several months. a breakthrough of the battle formations of our troops. This is not a sign of the creation of a strike force,” emphasized the speaker of the joint press center of the Northern Defense Forces.

Is there a threat to Kiev and the northern regions

According to the commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Sergei Naev, defensive lines are constantly being built on the border and engineering positions are being equipped. Despite the fact that the enemy has concentrated 19 thousand troops on the border with Ukraine, there is no threat to Kyiv and other northern regions. Ukrainian intelligence is monitoring the situation.

Meanwhile, in December it was reported that Ukraine in the Chernigov region was strengthening the border with Belarus. In particular, concrete fortifications are placed there. They are also digging anti-tank ditches and carrying out welding work.

When necessary, these defensive lines will be occupied by troops and we will be ready to adequately respond to development situation,” emphasized Sergei Naev.

If the threat grows, then additional forces will arrive at the prepared positions. In addition, constant training of Ukrainian troops is carried out in the North of Ukraine. This makes it clear to a potential enemy that he will have no chance of success if he invades the territory of Ukraine.