Ukrainian officials say Russia is planning new ground attacks on Kyiv and Chernihiv, while drone strikes against Ukrainian cities continue.
Key facts
- •Pavlo Palisa confirmed that Russian military chiefs have been ordered to prepare for potential ground attacks on Kyiv and Chernihiv.
- •President Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is currently under near-continuous bombardment from jet-powered drones.
- •Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that the next six months will be decisive for the region.
- •CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow to caution Russian officials against escalating conflicts with NATO members.
- •Ukraine is seeking to accelerate the production of interceptors to counter Iranian-designed Shahed drones.
Ukraine has received intelligence indicating that Russian military leadership has been tasked with planning new ground offensives against Kyiv and Chernihiv. Pavlo Palisa, deputy head of Ukraine’s presidential office, stated that while these plans are being prepared, there is currently no evidence of Russian troops gathering to execute such attacks.
Current Military Situation
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Kyiv is facing near-constant attacks from jet-powered drones. He noted that Ukraine must urgently increase the production of interceptors designed to counter Iranian-made Shahed drones. Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Russian escalation is progressing and emphasized that the coming six months will be decisive for Poland and NATO.
Mobilization and Diplomatic Context
Reports suggest the Kremlin is struggling to recruit enough troops to replace losses, fueling speculation about a potential new mobilization effort. Amid these tensions, CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently visited Moscow to warn Russian officials against escalating the conflict with NATO allies. Polish Prime Minister Tusk reiterated that Ukraine requires additional air support to manage the ongoing threat.
Timeline
- February 2022Russian forces launched an initial ground attack on Kyiv at the start of the full-scale invasion.
- Friday eveningPresident Zelenskyy addressed the need to accelerate the production of drone interceptors.
- SaturdayPrime Minister Donald Tusk and President Zelenskyy both provided updates on Russian escalation and drone attacks.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Politico Europe.
