"Putin's Sacred Cow": The Russian Federation has built a network of fortifications in Crimea for defense against the Armed Forces - the media (photo)

It is reported that the fortifications were erected near the settlements of Medvedivka, Vitino, as well as in other parts of the peninsula. More, along the Black Sea coastline, anti -tank allobs were erected, ditches and trenches were dug, and artillery installations were driven. The length of the trenches can reach 900 meters. Russian military analyst Jan Matveev stated that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation realizes that Crimea would soon have to be defended.

According to journalists, Russia uses a trancheocope of the Soviet era BTM-3 to build defense structures, as well as live power. The publication writes that Crimea is connected to the mainland Ukraine a narrow swampy passage, which can stop the promotion of the Armed Forces if they decide to move deep into the peninsula. However, its proximity to the front line may be dangerous for Russian invaders, as their bases will be shot. "For Putin Crimea is just a sacred cow.

If something happens, the army will be sent to this line," Matveyev told reporters. According to the former US Army engineer Steve Danner, it will take considerable time, effort and equipment to break through the northern fortifications of Crimea into the forehead. "The Russians are preparing defensive positions very well," he said. According to the former US Army Commander in Europe Ben Hodges, if Ukraine does not return Crimea, its economy will remain vulnerable.

For example, Russia can use Crimean ports, for example, to block Ukrainian ships. "Ukraine will never be safe and will not be able to restore its economy until Russia occupies Crimea because it blocks access to the Azov Sea and because the Black Sea Fleet can dominate the Black Sea and ports of Ukraine," Hodges said. Earlier, the US General spoke about the importance of the Armed Forces counter -offensive for Ukraine.