Sirsky: Russia may launch offensive in Chernihiv region to advance on Kyiv
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Sirsky warns of a possible Russian offensive in Chernihiv region aimed at seizing new territories and diverting Ukrainian forces from the south. He also mentions a potential attack from Belarus but doubts Minsk's consent.
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Sirsky said in an interview that Russia could launch an offensive in the Chernihiv region in an attempt to advance on Kyiv. According to him, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has ordered the General Staff to develop various options for such an operation.
Sirsky explained that with this offensive, Russia hopes to seize new territories, push deeper into Ukraine, and divert a portion of Ukrainian forces from the main combat directions, particularly from the south.
As one possible course of action, Sirsky also mentioned an attack from Belarusian territory. However, he expressed doubt that Minsk would allow Russia to use its territory as a staging ground again.
Sirsky also revealed that on June 29, a repeater that had previously helped guide Russian drones was activated in Belarus near the border with Ukraine. He expressed confidence that these devices would no longer operate and that Belarusian authorities would understand they must not be used.
Previously, on June 24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that since June 22, the repeaters on the Belarus-Ukraine border had ceased operation. He had previously demanded that Minsk remove the equipment, threatening to destroy it.
