Andrii Yusov, representative of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, stated that Russia has not formed any assault groups for repeated attacks on Ukraine and that messages about an offensive on Kharkiv are a Russian psychological operation designed to sow panic.
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The Defence Forces of Ukraine have not recorded the formation of any Russian assault groups for repeated attacks on Ukraine.
Messages about an offensive on Kharkiv are a Russian psyop designed to sow panic.
Kyiv does not have any indication that a new Russian offensive is in the works
Information about a potential offensive on Kharkiv in the near future is a Russian psychological operation to spread panic inside the country
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