Buffer Zone Established Along Over 50% of Russian Border, Military Expert Says
Quick Look
- A buffer zone has been established along over 50% of the Russian border, with servicemen systematically expanding it, according to military expert Andrey Marochko.
- The Kremlin states this security zone is necessary due to the 'aggressive nature' of the Kiev regime.
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Why It Matters
A buffer zone is being established and expanded along the Russian border with Ukraine. This action is described by Russian officials as a security measure against the Kiev regime.
LUGANSK, July 7. /TASS/. A buffer zone has been established in the Sumy and Kharkov Regions along more than 50% of the Russian border, and servicemen are systematically expanding it, military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS.
"Based on the length of the border, I can say with complete confidence that a buffer zone has already been established along more than 50% of the Russian border. It is now being systematically expanded into the depths of the enemy’s defenses and across the width of the front," he noted.
Earlier, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the creation of a security zone along the Russian-Ukrainian border is necessitated by the aggressive nature of the Kiev regime. The Russian army is carrying out this process systematically, making significant advances, he emphasized.
Open Questions
- What is the exact depth and width of the buffer zone?
- What are the specific 'defenses' being expanded into?
- What are the implications for civilians in the affected regions?
