Russia's repeated intensive attacks on various parts of Ukraine earlier this month was seen as an attempt to sabotage preparations for a reversal offensive.
Against this backdrop, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu visited the frontline headquarters and ordered the strengthening of reconnaissance activities, suggesting that Russia is becoming more vigilant against a counter-offensive.
The Ukrainian Air Force announced on the 19th that Russian troops launched an attack with six cruise missiles and 6 drones.
Three missiles and 22 drones were intercepted, but the series of attacks seriously injured two people in the eastern city of Kribyrih, where President Zelensky is from, local authorities said on social media.
Russia has been repeating intensive attacks with an unprecedented frequency since the beginning of this month, including attacks with missiles and drones in various places on the 3th.
A senior official of the Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine told local media on the 16th that Russia is switching its targets to military facilities and ammunition depots in order to hinder Ukraine's preparations for a reversal offensive now that it has failed to attack its power infrastructure during the winter.
Against this backdrop, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 2th that Defense Minister Shoigu inspected a front-line command center in the area controlled by Zaporozhye Oblast in southern Ukraine.
Defense Minister Shoigu instructed local commanders to detect the Ukrainian military's plans in advance and intensify reconnaissance operations to prevent their execution, suggesting that he is increasingly wary of Ukraine's reversal offensive aimed at retaking territory.