"Monitor and track": Nayev named the number of troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on the northern border

According to Lieutenant General, the threat persists, but the defense forces are not standing still. Strengthening of positions is regularly done. Russia focused near the northern border of Ukraine of a group of 19,000 soldiers. This was reported by the Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Sergey Naev in an interview with Ukrinform on October 20.

According to him, the Ukrainian military continues to conduct a stabilization operation in certain areas near the border from the Russian Federation in the northern direction. The situation remains stable and controlled, but there is still a threat. In particular, it is about Russian DRG in Chernihiv and Sumy regions. "We are constantly analyzing the situation and taking appropriate measures.

In cooperation with the air forces of the Armed Forces, we cover the troops and critical infrastructure objects from the enemy aircraft and missile strikes. , - said Sergey Naev. Particular attention is paid to defense in the event of a new invasion of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The Ukrainian defense forces increase the systems of mine-explosive and non-dubbing barriers, as well as improve fortifications.

Separately, the Lieutenant General noted that the Russians are trying to explore in these regions and launch different weapons from the Bryansk, Kursk and Belgorod regions. "To accomplish these tasks, Russia has launched a group of troops with a total number of about 19 thousand people. There are tanks, combat armored vehicles, artillery and jet systems, air defense and operative-tactical missile systems. . The situation is constantly monitored and track, " - summed up Sergey Naev.