Ukrainian intelligence: Russia to intensify its offensive in early summer

The head of Ukrainian defense intelligence agency, GUR, Kyrylo Budanov, expects a new Russian offensive to be launched late May.

The official spoke in an interview with Germany’s ARD, Report informs via Ukrinform.

"Late spring or early summer, we expect an increase in Russian offensive efforts, especially in Donbas," Budanov said. He explained that the Russians may try to "scatter Ukrainian efforts on the front" with mass attacks, but Ukraine is preparing for this.

He characterized the current situation at the front as "rather difficult, but controlled", because the Russians do nothing unpredictable.

Ukraine's chief intelligence officer does not expect major changes on the frontline until the Russian offensive begins.

Currently, the enemy has actually achieved certain gains and is trying to advance toward Chasiv Yar and move toward Pokrovsk, but this does not pose a serious threat that could change the strategic operational situation.

According to the head of intelligence, Ukraine will face the main challenge late May or early June.