Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, is intensifying its offensive to encircle the Ukrainian stronghold of Bakhmut in the eastern Donetsk region.
On the other hand, Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed security agencies to strengthen countermeasures, claiming that there is a risk of sabotage by Ukraine and others in the areas he controls and in Russia.
In eastern Ukraine, the Russians have intensified their offensive to encircle the Ukrainian stronghold of Bakhmut, aiming to seize control of Donetsk Oblast. It shows the idea that it is becoming difficult to keep
Reuters broadcast a video, said to have been taken in Bakhmut on the 27th, which shows Ukrainian tanks driving through a mostly destroyed city, as the sounds of artillery fire and gunshots rang incessantly. , You can also see how people who are believed to be residents walk the streets.
On the other hand, President Putin attended a meeting of the Russian security agency FSB (Federal Security Service) on the 28th, claiming that espionage and sabotage against Russia by Ukraine and the West are increasing, and instructed to strengthen countermeasures. .
President Putin said, "It is necessary to identify and stop the illegal acts of those who seek to divide and undermine our society," not only in Russia but also in September last year (2022) unilaterally. The four provinces in eastern and southern Ukraine that have declared annexation have also been ordered to strengthen measures and are trying to tighten them.