Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine

Russia Strikes Ukrainian Army's Reserves in Zaporozhye Region

SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) – Russia launched preemptive strikes at the Ukrainian army's reserves with drones and missiles in the Zaporozhye Region overnight as Ukraine continues moving troops to the frontline, Vladimir Rogov, a senior official of the regional administration, told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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"Missile and drone strikes were launched overnight at the reserves of the Ukrainian armed formations in the direction of Zaporozhye," Rogov said.
Ukraine is now moving its reserves to the frontline, but the situation remains under full control of the Russian army, the official said, adding that Russian troops were ready to press forward if needed.
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