Key facts
- Russia is planning new ground offensives against Kyiv and Chernihiv, according to Ukrainian intelligence.
- Pavlo Palisa, deputy head of Ukraine's presidential office, stated that Russian military chiefs were tasked by the Kremlin with planning these attacks.
- There is currently no evidence of a Russian troop buildup in the relevant sectors.
- Ukraine is prioritizing efforts to prevent the creation of conditions for a Russian offensive.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy previously mentioned Russia's consideration of an offensive into Kyiv and Chernihiv oblasts.
Ukraine has received intelligence indicating that Russia is planning new ground offensives targeting the capital, Kyiv, and the northern city of Chernihiv. Pavlo Palisa, deputy head of Ukraine's presidential office, stated that Russian military leaders have been tasked by the Kremlin to prepare for these attacks. This intelligence has been verified by Ukrainian sources.