Ukrainian Intelligence officers have shared a recording of a Russian soldier’s phone call with his mother. He tells her that the Russian forces are expecting the Ukrainian Armed Forces to mount a counter-offensive.
Source: Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine on Telegram
Details: The Russian soldier tells his mother rumors have it that Ukrainian forces will mount a large-scale offensive on 24 August [when Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day - ed.] in order to stage a "show execution" on Independence Day. He also complains about the commander of his brigade and the lack of soldiers on the front.
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