Ukraine: „Russischer Blitzkrieg“ – Ukraine bereitet sich auf russische Herbstoffensive vor

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhij Koretskyj has warned of a potential Russian "Blitzkrieg" in the autumn, stating that the Russians plan "a type of blitzkrieg" this winter. During a conference in Yalta, he described the recent bombardment of Ukrainian cities as increasing in intensity and causing significant damage. Koretskyj emphasized that Russia's targets now encompass the country's entire economy, particularly affecting logistics, metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. He described this as "pure terror" rather than military objectives.

Ukraine appears to have no choice but to "stand up worthy." In recent weeks, Russian strikes have been intensified, especially around Kyiv, with both ballistic missiles and increasingly sophisticated Shahed drones being employed. The constant air alerts have forced businesses, authorities, and schools to frequently halt their activities multiple times each day.

Beyond targeting civilians, Ukrainian military leaders anticipate a new offensive on the front lines in eastern Ukraine. General Andrij Biletsky, commander of the third armored corps, revealed at the conference that Russia's leadership aims to achieve two goals: first, to capture the entire Donbass region by April, and second, to disrupt Ukrainian resistance by targeting production facilities and infrastructure with attacks.