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National security and defence
Russia prepares new offensive in southern Ukraine
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Various sources report that Russia is amassing equipment and troops near Huliaipole, indicating preparations for a new offensive. Occupying forces are constructing concrete fortifications along the front line towards Huliaipole and Polohy.
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- Date: 31 August 2026
- Location: Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia Oblast
- Transfer of equipment from Mariupol
- Construction of concrete fortifications
- Accumulation of troops
Russia · Huliaipole · Mariupol · Zaporizhzhia Oblast · ISW · Petro Andriushchenko
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