In western Russia, which borders Ukraine, there have been a number of cross-border attacks that appear to be from the Ukrainian side. In Russia, the presidential election begins on the 15th, but the Putin administration appears to be increasing its vigilance.
The governor of Belgorod Oblast in western Russia, which borders Ukraine, announced on the 14th that two people were killed in a cross-border attack from the Ukrainian side.
In the Kursk Oblast in western Russia, which borders Ukraine, Russian authorities are claiming that there have been cross-border attacks from the Ukrainian side, and drone attacks targeting oil-related facilities have also continued in various parts of Russia recently.
In an interview published on the 13th, President Putin accused the country of voting, saying, ``Even if it is not to disrupt the Russian presidential election, it is to interfere in some way with the process of expressing the will of the people.'' They appear to be increasing their vigilance ahead of the presidential election.
Meanwhile, the British Ministry of Defense said on the 14th that Russian forces have been concentrating their attacks on areas west of Audiiivka in Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine, and that over the past four weeks, this area has accounted for 60% of attacks.
The analysis also states that the Russian military is currently rebuilding its forces and that the coming weeks are likely to be a difficult battle for Ukraine.
The American think tank ``Institute of War'' has also pointed out that the Russian military is building up forces on the west side of Audi Iuka and is aiming for new offensive opportunities, and it seems that the Russian military's attacks may be strengthened.