Ukraine says Kremlin ordered plans for northern offensive
Pavlo Palisa, deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, said Ukrainian intelligence indicates Russia's political leadership ordered military commanders to draft multiple operational plans toward Kyiv and Chernihiv. Kyiv adds it does not currently see a formed strike force but that the General Staff has prepared reaction scenarios, defensive measures, and countermeasures. The reporting cites up to 600,000 troops in preparatory planning and a claimed Russian target to reach Donetsk and Luhansk borders by December 31, 2026, creating a strategic strain from possible multi-front pressure.
Ukraine reports Kremlin-ordered planning toward Kyiv and Chernihiv
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Russian political leaders asked their military to draw up plans for operations toward Kyiv and Chernihiv. Ukraine's security services say they confirmed this intelligence. If Russia acts, Ukraine may shift forces north and reinforce…
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