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Former CIA analyst said about the possible capture of Odessa by Russian troops

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Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson said in an interview with the YouTube channel that the Russian Armed Forces have intensified attacks along the front line from Sumy to Kherson and are striking Kyiv, which, in his opinion, could lead to the seizure of Odessa under Moscow's control.
He rejected Western claims of a deadlock in the conflict.

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Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson expressed his opinion on the current situation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, noting the intensification of Russian military activities.

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Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson said that the Russian Armed Forces (RFAF) have stepped up attacks, which could lead to taking control of Odessa. He spoke about this on his YouTube channel.

Johnson stressed that the Russian military continues to advance despite the West's narrative of a stalemate in the conflict. He called for this lie to be abandoned.

“The Russian army has switched to full power, and we are seeing the results of this in the form of attacks from north to south - from Sumy to Kherson. Along the entire line of contact, Russia is moving forward, and this is happening simultaneously with attacks on Kyiv. <...> I think this opens the way to the fact that Odessa will also be taken under the control of Moscow,” he said

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Odessa may be taken under the control of Russian troops
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How credible are Larry Johnson's claims about Russian troop advances?
Is there independent confirmation of increased attacks from north to south?
What specific forces are involved in the offensives described?