It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the intelligence officer of the Russian army.

“There is artillery preparation, mortar preparation, they are working out from the AGS,” the soldier said.

It is noted that the assault groups of the Russian army have reached the line and break into the enemy's trenches.

Earlier, the artillerymen of the Western Military District destroyed the stronghold of the Ukrainian troops in the Kremenny direction.

At the same time, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced the preparation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for an attack on Crimea.