Ukrainian forces are establishing checkpoints and defensive structures at the Chernobyl zone in anticipation of a possible return of Russian troops, according to a report. The preparations mirror those at the start of the 2022 invasion.
Ukrainian forces have begun reinforcing the Chernobyl zone with checkpoints and defensive structures, a report said Monday, citing preparations for a possible Russian return to the area. The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone was briefly occupied by Russian troops in the opening days of the full-scale invasion in February 2022 before being abandoned about a month later. The timing and scope of any potential Russian move remain unclear.
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