On the 24th, it will be 10 months since Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine.
The Russian side has shown a strong desire to seize control of Donetsk Oblast in the eastern part of the country, and plans to continue the invasion even after the end of the year. There is also the possibility that the Russian army will launch a large-scale attack on the Ukrainian side early next year. continues to warn.
The Russian army, which continues to invade Ukraine, has been conducting large-scale attacks with missiles and drones targeting infrastructure facilities such as power plants in various parts of Ukraine since October.
In addition, the Russian army is aiming to take control of Bakhmut, one of the Ukrainian strongholds in the eastern Donetsk region, and is continuing to attack it violently. We are focused on completing it."
On the 23rd, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited an arms factory in Tula, south of the capital Moscow, and told officials in the military industry, "The most important task is to provide frontline troops with everything they need, including weapons and ammunition, in the shortest possible time. It is to supply it with "," and showed a readiness to continue military invasion, and there is no sign that it will lead to a ceasefire.
As the harsh winter approaches in Ukraine, power outages and other problems are having a serious impact on the lives of citizens, and people who have evacuated both inside and outside the country are forced to spend New Year's Eve at their destination.
On the other hand, Ukraine is prepared to counter the Russian attack with military support from Europe and the United States, such as the "Patriot" surface-to-air missile system announced by the United States, and to continue a reverse offensive to recapture its territory.
In addition, the Ukrainian side continues to be wary that the Russian military may launch a large-scale attack on the capital Kyiv and other areas as early as February next year.
Putin is also believed to have visited ally Belarus this week to seek further military cooperation, including joining Ukraine.
In addition, it has been pointed out that Russia is trying to continue its military invasion by procuring weapons from Iran and North Korea as it faces a shortage of weapons due to the prolonged fighting.