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It is unclear when the major Ukrainian offensive, which seems to be in preparation, will take place, but the Russians are taking the threat very seriously, especially in Crimea.
Crimea is barricaded. On a road that leads into the territory, thousands of steel pyramids are transported by the Russians. The goal is to stop the next Ukrainian offensive with what is called “dragon’s teeth“. Russia does not want to lose the peninsula annexed in 2014. Satellite images confirm the meteoric progress of the fortification works. Between January and February many more trenches were dug and a dragon tooth wall was erected.
“Putin won’t let go of Crimea”
The scenario is the same on the Crimean Channel. All strategic roads are now bristling with fortifications. “This means that whatever happens, Putin will not let go of Crimea and that he will use all possible means to protect this war prize of 2014.“, says General Vincent Desportes, professor of military strategy at Sciences Po and HEC. Lacking manpower, the Russian army recruits even on classified ads.
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