The enemy has already realized that losing Tokmak, followed by the movement of the Ukrainian Armed Forces towards Mariupol and Berdyansk, essentially means defeat in the war. This was stated by General of the Ukrainian Army and former head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service from 2005 to 2010, Mykola Malomuzh, during an interview with Espreso TV.
"It involves flanking the entire enemy grouping in the region, followed by the use of powerful strikes, landings in Kherson, and sealing off this grouping there," Malomuzh stated.
As a result, the Russians are currently redeploying their forces away from Klishchiivka. The General reported that the occupiers have already transferred one brigade, as well as an airborne regiment. Additionally, they are bringing in new conscripts and a multitude of rocket systems and artillery to conduct counter-battery warfare.
"We are advancing daily and gradually moving towards the Tokmak direction, which is a prerequisite for blocking the railway and Tokmak itself, serving as a key to closing off the southern corridor," emphasized the former head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, Mykola Malomuzh.
In Tokmak, they are constructing "dragon's teeth," which represent three lines of fortifications. However, these should not be compared to those in Kherson.
"We are gradually destroying them and blocking the logistical route and the railway with firepower. This direction will be the main one for tactical offensive operations and, in the future, for strategic offensive operations across the entire south, up to Crimea," summarized Mykola Malomuzh.
