Russian forces have built three layers of defensive zones across approximately 120 km in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, including a front line of forward combat positions and two zones of nearly continuous elaborate defenses.
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Russia has completed three layers of defensive zones across approximately 120 km in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, consisting of a front line of forward combat positions and two zones of nearly continuous elaborate defenses. Each zone is approximately 10-20 km behind the one in front.
Russia is convinced Ukraine is considering an assault towards Melitopol.
Russian forces complete 120-km defense line in Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia.
Russia has continued to develop extensive linear defenses in Zaporizhzhia region. Russia has now completed three layers of defensive zones across approximately 120km.
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