Russia launched a "bloody rink": Kostenko explained why the battle for Pokrovsk is important for Putin

According to the People's Deputy, the capture of Donetsk and Luhansk regions is a strategic task for the Russian president. The Russians throw all their strength and if stopped, the resources for the offensive on other fronts will be exhausted. The situation in the Pokrovsky direction is difficult. If Russian troops keep the pace of the offensive, then they can soon reach Pokrovsk. However, the effectiveness of defense will depend on the decisions of the Ukrainian command and available resources.

The secretary of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, MP Roman Kostenko shared his forecasts on the possible development of hostilities in the Donbass. He expressed his hope that the enemy would not be allowed to Pokrovsk, and if allowed, he would suffer significant losses during advancement. "If his (enemy - ed. ) Will not stop, then he will be there in a while, and the fighting will already begin (for Pokrovsk - ed.

? He will not mean that the war will be lost in this war. Kostenko believes. He added that it is important for the Russian army to break through in this direction, but if stopped, the resources for the offensive on other fronts will be exhausted. Kostenko also spoke about the strategic plans of the Russians, emphasizing that it is important for them to capture Donetsk and Lugansk regions. "For Putin, this is a strategic task. We see that he even sacrifices Kursk.

He has no special reserves that Kursk operation has shown. He does not remove the forces and means. . We will remind, the deputy commander of the third separate assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Maxim Zhorin believes that in the case of capture of the Pokrovsk Armed Forces of the Russian Federation can develop an offensive in Donetsk region, or try to move south.