Ukraine counterattacks to recapture, prepares for referendum to annex Russia

It has been pointed out that the Ukrainian army has continued to counterattack in the south, aiming to recapture the seized areas, and that the supply routes of the Russian army have been damaged.

On the other hand, the Russian side is preparing for a referendum for the annexation of the eastern and southern parts of the country, and the Ukrainian residents are fiercely resisting, and the US government is strongly discouraging, such as warning of additional sanctions.

Aiming to recapture the areas controlled by the Russian army, the Ukrainian army is counterattacking in the south using rocket artillery systems provided by Europe and the United States, and continues to attack targets such as ammunition depots and supply routes. .

The British Ministry of Defense pointed out on the 13th that Ukrainian forces have made it difficult to pass through two key bridges that serve as supply routes for Russian troops on the Dnipro River, which flows through the southern province of Kherson.

For this reason, we have no choice but to carry supplies for thousands of Russian soldiers on the opposite shore by ship, and we analyze that the sustainability of the supply of the Russian army is an issue.

Meanwhile, a senior U.S. government official on Monday reiterated that Russia was preparing referendums for annexation in Kherson and southeastern Zaporizhia, as well as eastern Donetsk and Luhansk provinces. It has been announced that there will be a referendum.

"The referendum could be held within a few weeks at the earliest. If Russia goes ahead with its plans, we will impose additional sanctions and respond swiftly and severely," he said, strongly urging the Russian side. I checked.

Local pro-Russian factions have indicated that they want to hold a referendum on the 11th of next month, when local elections will be held in Russia.

On the other hand, the American think tank "War Research Institute" said, "Ukrainian partisan organizations are likely to target pro-Russian factions and collaborators who are preparing a referendum to disrupt the annexation movement." It also shows the view that preparations are not progressing as Russia expects in the resistance movement.