Russia is “preparing for a massive strike” on Ukraine in the coming days, president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned.
He warned Ukrainians Mad Vlad Putin is “waiting for the right moment” to carry it out and urged them to pay close attention to air rad alerts.
President Zelenskyy wrote on social media: “Every region must be ready to respond quickly and support our people.”
In an address to the nation, he said: “In the coming days, we must remain extremely vigilant. Russia has prepared for a strike – a massive strike – and is waiting for the moment to carry it out.
“Please pay close attention to all air raid alerts and every region must be ready to respond as quickly as possible and support people.”
He did not provide further details of where the strike may hit or what type of missile was expected to be used.
During the address, he added: “Today, representatives of the security service of Ukraine provided reports. Major General Yevhenii Khmara reported on combat operations and further personnel restructuring of the service.
“I approved operations that will strengthen us. Major General Oleksandr Poklad reported on countering Russian subversive activities.”
The president warned: “The Russians are constantly trying to influence Ukraine from within, in particular through attacks on well-known Ukrainians. We are defending Ukraine.”
President Zelenskyy said his troops had captured a Russian who he accused of killing Ukrainian prisoners of war. He vowed: “We will find every Russian murderer. Every single one will be held accountable.”
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