Russia deploying 20k reserves for Donetsk offensive
Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) reports that Russia is preparing a new offensive in southeastern Ukraine, redeploying strategic reserves to add 20,000 fresh troops to its forces inside the country. With approximately 680,000 soldiers already on the ground, Russia intends to capture the entire Donbas region by September. The intelligence assessment comes from journalist Christopher Miller citing Ukraine's GUR, indicating Russia is mobilizing reserves for a significant push in eastern Ukraine. This would represent a major escalation in Russia's efforts to consolidate control over the occupied territories.
The report adds that Russia currently has approximately 680,000 soldiers on the ground in Ukraine.
Added specific timeline (by September) and total troop numbers (approximately 680,000 soldiers on the ground).
